Five reasons why you should have the COVID-19 vaccination
The South African government has secured sufficient doses to vaccinate over 40 million people in South Africa, well within the target set out for the national campaign. As we get closer to Phase 2 in the national vaccination rollout, learn more about why you should have the COVID-19 vaccination.
Eight reasons why COVID-19 vaccines have been created so quickly
Remarkable technology has fuelled the development of the various COVID-19 vaccines being produced around the world. Let's explore the reasons for their rapid development and explain the rigorous process that each vaccine goes through before being approved for use.
There's never been a more important time to protect yourself against COVID-19 misinformation. Debunking misinformation is essential when it comes to the safety and efficacy of delivering vaccines to fight the virus.
Understanding how viruses work once they are inside
COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Other conditions caused by viruses include the common cold, flu, measles, chickenpox and many more.
What's Swiss cheese got to do with wearing masks
Imagine layers of protection against COVID-19 as slices of Swiss cheese stacked one after the other. In recent months, experts have made reference to the "Swiss cheese metaphor" to explain how every preventive action has flaws, but together they create a powerful barrier against the spread of COVID-19 infection.
Understanding SA's vaccine rollout plan
Where do you fit into #VaccineRolloutStrategySA? In his 11 January National Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa made it clear that South Africa, like countries the world over, is undertaking a massive COVID-19 vaccination programme.