Good news at last! Omicron is causing up to a THIRD fewer hospitalisations than Delta and two Pfizer jabs still slash death risk of severe disease by 70%, major real-world ...: Officials who analysed 78,000 Omicron cases in South Africa estimated t he risk of hospitalisation was significantly lower than in all previous waves, which lends weight to theory Omicron is … [Read more...] about SA News: Good news at last! Omicron is causing up to a THIRD fewer hospitalisations than Delta and two Pfizer jabs still slash death risk of severe disease by 70%, major real-world …
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Pfizer jabs protect 70% against hospitalization from omicron, study says
Pfizer jabs protect 70% against hospitalization from omicron, study says: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: Pfizer jabs protect 70% against hospitalization from omicron, study says: JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A two-dose Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination provides just 33% protection against infection by the omicron variant of the coronavirus, but 70% protection against … [Read more...] about Pfizer jabs protect 70% against hospitalization from omicron, study says
Namibia halts use of Sputnik jabs after South Africa HIV fears
Namibia halts use of Sputnik jabs after South Africa HIV fears: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: Namibia halts use of Sputnik jabs after South Africa HIV fears: Johannesburg. Namibia has discontinued the use of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine following concerns raised by neighbouring South Africa, the health ministry said on Saturday. – … [Read more...] about Namibia halts use of Sputnik jabs after South Africa HIV fears
COVID-19 | Discovery makes jabs mandatory for staff
COVID-19 | Discovery makes jabs mandatory for staff: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: COVID-19 | Discovery makes jabs mandatory for staff: JOHANNESBURG – Discovery has become the first major corporate in the country to make it mandatory for all staff to be vaccinated. #Discovery has become the first major corporate in the country to make … – … [Read more...] about COVID-19 | Discovery makes jabs mandatory for staff
Gauteng teachers anxious over COVID third wave but excited to get their jabs
Gauteng teachers anxious over COVID third wave but excited to get their jabs: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: Gauteng teachers anxious over COVID third wave but excited to get their jabs: With government’s national program moving at a snail’s pace, concerns have been raised about the rapid rise in COVID-19 infections in the province and schools … [Read more...] about Gauteng teachers anxious over COVID third wave but excited to get their jabs
