Rwanda's COVID-19 pool testing: a savvy option where there's low viral prevalence: alexandersr/shutterstockMany countries in East Africa have turned to contact tracing and carrying out COVID-19 tests on thousands of individuals as a way of monitoring and trying to limit transmissions of the new coronavirus. In Rwanda, they have been investigating … [Read more...] about Rwanda’s COVID-19 pool testing: a savvy option where there’s low viral prevalence | The Conversation
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Stop mass Covid-19 testing now – irate scientists to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize
Stop mass Covid-19 testing now - irate scientists to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize: Scientists have for weeks called on the Department of Health to stop its mass testing programme and to rather focus on hospitals and healthcare workers. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News SA citizen 'desperate' to come back home after being quarantined on a ship since March: A South … [Read more...] about Stop mass Covid-19 testing now – irate scientists to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize
100 days of Covid-19 l Government failed to implement a proper testing strategy – experts
100 days of Covid-19 l Government failed to implement a proper testing strategy - experts: Experts say the initial stages of the government’s response were commendable, but much political capital and public goodwill has been squandered. News24 takes a look at the first 100 days since the first Covid-19 test in South Africa. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica … [Read more...] about 100 days of Covid-19 l Government failed to implement a proper testing strategy – experts
Health Department makes strides in Eastern Cape Covid-19 testing backlog but ‘challenges’ remain – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Health Department makes strides in Eastern Cape Covid-19 testing backlog but ‘challenges’ remain – Port Elizabeth in the News: Health Department makes strides in Eastern Cape Covid-19 testing backlog but ‘challenges’ remain: As at 6 June, the Eastern Cape had recorded 258 Covid-19 positive and 14 Covid-19 related deaths. The province has the same number of Covid-19 … [Read more...] about Health Department makes strides in Eastern Cape Covid-19 testing backlog but ‘challenges’ remain – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
South Africa’s COVID-19 testing strategy needs urgent fixing: here’s how to do it | The Conversation
South Africa’s COVID-19 testing strategy needs urgent fixing: here's how to do it: A Johannesburg resident receiving a testing swab for COVID-19 at a screening and testing drive. Luca Sola/AFPviaGettyImagesThe COVID-19 epidemic in South Africa is now in its exponential phase. Cases are rapidly increasing in many areas. This is most apparent in the Western Cape province, which … [Read more...] about South Africa’s COVID-19 testing strategy needs urgent fixing: here’s how to do it | The Conversation
