by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 4, 2022 | Health, International News, Pandemic
The data, some scientists say, signal a new, less worrying chapter of the pandemic Several factors appear to have made the omicron variant less virulent, or severe, than previous waves of Covid-19. One factor is the virus’ ability to infect the lungs A string of new...
by AIP Online Bureau | Dec 4, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Facts, Non-Life, Pandemic
“Now, at the start of this fourth wave, we see quite a sharp increase across all age groups, but particularly in the under-fives,” said Dr Waasila Jassat of the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) at a media briefing by the Health Ministry...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 21, 2021 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, International News
South Africa relies on coal for more than 80% of its power and is the world’s 12th-biggest source of greenhouse gases. South Africa’s energy regulator and energy minister have been sued by environmental activists over national plans to allow the construction of new...
