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What not to do: ban travel. Scenes at South Africa’s OR Tambo International airport after the first flight bans were announced. Phill Magakoe / AFP via Getty Images

November 27, 2021

Omicron is the new COVID kid on the block: five steps to avoid, ten to take immediately

Shabir A. Madhi, University of the Witwatersrand

The world needs to learn to live with the virus. And governments must follow the science and don’t distort it for political expediency.

People queuing to get vaccinated. Instead of vaccinating 12-17 year olds, government should focus on giving boosters to people who need it. Shutterstock

November 5, 2021

Top scientist: why South Africa shouldn’t be giving 12‑17 year olds COVID shots – now

Shabir A. Madhi, University of the Witwatersrand

The focus of the government seems to be about how many people can get vaccinated rather than ensuring the greatest protection against severe disease and deaths.

November 5, 2021

Pasha 132: COVID South Africa: Top scientist on vaccine rollout lessons, and next steps

Ozayr Patel, The Conversation

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South Africa has a vaccine supply, but the challenge is using the doses effectively before they expire.

A little more than 8% of vaccinated people in the U.S. have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. SOPA Images/Contributor/Light Rocket via Getty Images

August 27, 2021

Do I need a booster shot if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? A virologist answers 5 questions

Maureen Ferran, Rochester Institute of Technology

It has been six months since the Johnson & Johnson vaccine received emergency use authorization. What does six months of data show about its efficacy, side effects and protection from variants?

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