Research Publications - COVID-19

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    Cape Town heads out to light up braais ahead of Heritage Day
    (Independent Online, 2020) Spiller, Sam
    For residents enjoying Cape Town’s parks and beaches, and with Heritage Day just around the corner, the city advised that safety comes first. “People should adhere to all the safety protocols which have been implemented to prevent the spread of the virus,” said spokesperson for City Law Enforcement, Wayne Dyason. “If the numbers at a facility inhibits these precautionary measures, then it is best avoided. The provisions of the Disaster Management Act must be adhered to.
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    District-based approach won't contain COVID-19 in WC – UWC virologist
    (EYEWITNESS NEWS, 2020) Palm, Kaylynn
    CAPE TOWN - A University of the Western Cape (UWC) virologist believes a district-based approach will not contain the spread of the coronavirus in the Western Cape. Last week, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said government had prepared a district-based plan to its COVID-19 response moving away from a one-size-fits-all method .Director of research development at the university Burtram Fielding said people who ignored social distancing rules were largely to blame for the province's high infection load.
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    ‘Doctors to improve in treating COVID-19 before a vaccine is developed’
    (SABC, 2020) Moche, Tshepi
    Director of research development at the University of the Western Cape Professor Burtram Fielding says there is a strong possibility that doctors will get better at treating and saving the lives of COVID-19 patients before a vaccine is developed. The Ministerial Advisory Committee on COVID-19 has advised that patients on ventilators may now receive a corticosteroid as part of their treatment plan. The corticosteroid contains dexamethasone, which a trial treatment from the United Kingdom showed that when used the fatality rate of mechanically ventilated patients could be cut by a third.
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    SA part of a charge to develop a vaccine for Covid-19
    (Independent online, 2020) Charles, Marvin
    Cape Town - With infections of the coronavirus surpassing the 1.3million mark and deaths at 76507 worldwide, the rush to find a cure is increasing, with South Africa playing its part. Globally, more than 35 companies and academic institutions are racing to create a vaccine, at least four of which already have candidates to test on animals.
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    Those who are most at risk
    (gate5, 2020) Lestrade, Leon
    For all three deadly human coronavirus , advanced age ,being male, and the presence of other pre-existing medical conditions-including obesity, diabetes and heart disease- are the major factors linked to severe disease and death. There is concern about the possible impact Covid-19 could have should it spread among the most overcrowded and poor areas of South Africa. These areas typical have the highest incidence of immuno-compromised individuals-malnutrition, tuberculosis and HIV are commonly rife in these areas.