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COVID-19
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Is the Delta variant more transmissible than earlier Covid-19 variants?
Claim. A message circulating online claimed that the Covid-19 Delta variant is more virulent and has a higher death…
Do antibodies prevent Covid-19 reinfection?
Claim: A social media user claimed that people who have been with Covid-19 and recovered do not have to…
No, hot drinks cannot stop Covid-19
Plummeting temperatures of late have seen a lot of people grappling with chilly conditions. Some claim this year’s…
False, that you can tell if someone has Covid-19
Question: Can you always tell if someone has Covid-19? Fact: No. The virus that causes Covid-19 can be…
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Covid-19 Vaccine
The Janssen or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is a Covid-19 vaccine that was developed by Janssen Vaccines…
Touching a communal bottle of alcohol-based sanitiser will not infect you
Most people have expressed concern that touching the communal bottle of sanitiser in public places is risky as…
Are children less likely to become serioulsy ill with Covid-19?
Although children are much less likely to become seriously ill with Covid-19, health experts said some do…
Factsheet: Russia’s Sputnik Covid-19 vaccine
In February, Russia pledged to donate its Sputnik Covid-19 to Zimbabwe as part of measures to help the…
Fully vaccinated people can still transmit Covid-19
Claim: With the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out currently underway in Zimbabwe, there is a belief that once someone has…