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Should we be expecting a third wave of COVID-19 cases? Updated Darren, Keri and Sky Share this: World-renowned Prof Tulio de Oliveira is once again answering the most frequently asked questions about all things COVID-19. iStock If you are a #ECRBreakfast fan, you'll know that since the start of the coronavirus pandemic the team has been keeping their finger on the pulse. They have been keeping you up to date on all things COVID-19 and they have even called in a bioinformatician and virologist to help keep you informed and educated. Prof Tulio de Oliveira has been remotely joining the team...

Is the new COVID-19 variant affecting more women and younger people? Updated East Coast Radio Share this: Prof Tulio de Oliveira, world-renowned virus hunter and bioinformatician from KRISP at UKZN, joined Darren, Keri, and Sky to discuss the effects of the new variant and to give an update on the vaccine. DAVID ROWLAND / AFP The new COVID-19 variant has proven to be more transmissible than the virus that hit the country in March 2020. Men and old people were found to be 40% more likely to die during the first wave, but with the new variant, there are more deaths across all genders and age ...

EXCLUSIVE: "A new COVID-19 variant has been discovered outside South Africa" Updated Darren, Keri and Sky Share this: Bioinformatician and virologist Prof Tulio de Oliveira exclusively revealed to the team that another COVID-19 variant has been discovered by KRISP at UKZN. Face masks and hand-sanitizer/ iStock A month or two ago, we found out that a new variant of coronavirus circulating in South Africa was now being seen in other countries, including the UK. This variant was named, 501.V2. Epidemiologist and infectious diseases specialist Professor Salim Abdool Karim stated that scientists...

Updated Nokuthula Ngcobo Share this: With the second wave officially announced in South Africa and President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing KZN as one of the hotspots, more and more KZNers are concerned about the sanitizing system at their local supermarkets. Virologist and virus hunter Prof Tulio de Oliveira weighs in on how retailers can better ensure safety for all customers.  Pexels Shops scan their patrons and sanitize their hands, but once in the store, everyone has to touch the same number pad at the till. This has been a growing concern for many customers who feel that retailers are ju...