Steps to inoculate African economies against the impact of coronavirus: A member of the Nigerian Health Task Force fumigates a building in Abuja, Nigeria, as the city struggles to curb the spread of coronavirus. COVID-19 Photo by Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty ImagesThe curve of the coronavirus pandemic started to bend upwards in Africa only recently – just as the curve in the 10 … [Read more...] about Steps to inoculate African economies against the impact of coronavirus | The Conversation
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Coronavirus: why South Africa needs a wealth tax now | The Conversation
Coronavirus: why South Africa needs a wealth tax now: A woman carries a bucket of fresh water to an informal settlement in Khayelitsha, near Cape Town. South Africa has the widest wealth gap in the world. Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty ImagesThe consequences of the COVID-19 lockdown are yet to be fully determined and understood. But one thing we can be fairly certain of – … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: why South Africa needs a wealth tax now | The Conversation
Coronavirus pandemic: why a flu jab is a good idea in countries heading into winter | The Conversation
Coronavirus pandemic: why a flu jab is a good idea in countries heading into winter: Getty ImagesAs the southern hemisphere moves closer to winter, virologists are concerned about the upcoming influenza season. This may result in more people needing medical care for flu – including hospitalisation – while the health system is still battling the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus pandemic: why a flu jab is a good idea in countries heading into winter | The Conversation
Mobile phone data is useful in coronavirus battle. But are people protected enough? | The Conversation
Mobile phone data is useful in coronavirus battle. But are people protected enough?: Stock photo gettyimages Tracking people infected with COVID-19 has become an important weapon in global responses to combatting the virus. Through the use of geo-location, mobile technology offers a simple solution for tracing people possibly exposed to COVID-19. … [Read more...] about Mobile phone data is useful in coronavirus battle. But are people protected enough? | The Conversation
Our research shows why it’s vital to protect older South Africans from coronavirus | The Conversation
Our research shows why it's vital to protect older South Africans from coronavirus: Elderly people form part of families and households, and fulfil important caregiving and economic roles. Getty/Klaus VedfeltEvidence is building around the world that elderly people are the most vulnerable group in the COVID-19 pandemic. They are more likely to develop severe symptoms and to die … [Read more...] about Our research shows why it’s vital to protect older South Africans from coronavirus | The Conversation
