Over two thirds of Africans infected by Covid virus since pandemic began - WHO

The WHO says vaccination for those with prior infection results in better protection than that offered by infection-induced immunity alone.

By REUTERS

Shanghai expands Covid-19 lockdown, life on hold in city of 26 million

While in lockdown, residents will be required to undergo rounds of nucleic acid testing carried out by healthcare workers in hazmat suits.

By REUTERS

Drugmakers, scientists begin the hunt for long Covid treatments

Long Covid, with some 200 reported afflictions that include fatigue, chest pain and brain fog, is defined by symptoms that last longer than 3 months.

By REUTERS

Why 800,000 AstraZeneca vaccines expired

800,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine have expired as reports indicate that another one million doses of Johnson and Johnson could go bad.

By RENEE WERE

Let's continue observing Covid-19 containment measures, archbishop Muheria now urges Kenyans

Archbishop Anthony Muheria said that reduced infections should not cause complacency among citizens.

By REN'EE WERE

Medics moot Yellow Fever vaccine rollout

WHO says the vaccine provides effective immunity within 10 days.

By MERCY KAHENDA

Moderna to build Sh60 billion vaccine plant in Kenya

The Sh60 billion Moderna plant in Kenya will have the capacity to manufacture 500 million vaccines annually.

By PATRICK VIDIJA

Kenya vaccinates over 55,000, cases up by 37

55,886 Covid-19 vaccines administered in the last 24 hours; 37 infections detected out of 5,894 tests as 10 people recover and one dies.

By BETTY NJERU

Do Covid-19 boosters cause more or fewer side effects? Your questions answered

Many worried about Covid-19 booster vaccine side effects compared to the first two doses. When and why should one get a third dose?

By REUTERS

COVAX vaccine supply outstrips demand for the first time

As supply and donations have ramped up, however, poorer nations are facing hurdles such as gaps in cold-chain shortage

By REUTERS

Why Kenya still lags behind South Africa in vaccine research

While Kenya is currently the largest exporter of vaccine syringes, it lags behind countries like South Africa in research

By MERCY KAHENDA

Kenya vaccinates over 50,000 people in a day

The Covid-19 positivity rate is now 0.5 per cent with 322,669 total confirmed cases and 3,327,872 tests conducted since the onset of the disease.

By BETTY NJERU