VOW 88.1 The Covid Report

The Covid Report

At the onset of the Covid- 19 pandemic in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster in March 2020, Voice of Wits launched an hour- long daily talk show, The Covid Report. This show focuses on the impact the virus has on various sectors of society. Some of the topics covered include; stories of recovery, how people living in informal settlements are dealing with the pandemic, the impact of the virus on schooling- focusing on home schooling. The LIVE show airs 6 and 7pm Monday to Thursday and is available on podcast after that.
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232 Episodes
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How has the covid-19 vaccine affected blood donations?

Donating blood is a simple act that can save lives- people may need blood when they have surgery, cancer treatment, or transfusions for blood loss from injuries or accidents, but only 3% of age-eligible people donate blood each year, resulting in a constant demand for donated blood. The South African…
7 Dec 2021 42 min

New covid variant amidst move to lockdown level 1

In today's episode we are joined by Dr Angelique Coetzee who is a private practitioner and chairperson of the South African Medical Association. She gives us insight into the new covid-19 variant as well as how this will affect the country as we move into lockdown level 1.
30 Nov 2021 19 min

Vaccination and the fourth wave

South Africa’s vaccination programme is in a race against time, with the fourth wave of Covid-19 infections expected to hit the country in December 2021 and into January 2022, says the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA). In today's episode we are joined by Dr Kgongwana who will be assuming…
23 Nov 2021 20 min

Is the molnupiravir tablet effective against covid-19?

Merck revealed in early October on a promising new pharmacological treatment that might be administered as a tablet in the days following the onset of COVID-19 symptoms to prevent severe disease. This development, which many are applauding as a game-changer, is already changing the debate. The tablet is called molnupiravir…
23 Nov 2021 17 min

Ivermectin as treatment for covid-19?

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has aligned with the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) call to not use Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19, in this stance it reflected in the SAHPRA statement, dated 28 January 2021, outlining SAHPRA’s views on Ivermectin and the Controlled…
2 Nov 2021 23 min

What happens when you use ivermectin as a treatment for covid-19?

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has aligned with the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) call to not use Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19, in this stance it reflected in the SAHPRA statement, dated 28 January 2021, outlining SAHPRA’s views on Ivermectin and the Controlled…
2 Nov 2021 10 min

Affects of covid-19 pandemic on the deaf community

In today's episode of the Covid Report we will be discussing the effects of the pandemic on the lives of the hearing impaired citizens. To give us understanding on this, we are joined by Alex Reichenberg who qualified as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist at the University of the Witwatersrand…
26 Oct 2021 40 min

Pfizer vaccine in children aged 12-17

In this episode of the Covid Report we are looking at the rollout of the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-17 in South Africa, as well what it means for them. To further discuss this, we are joined by Dr Bha Ndungane-Tlakula who is the Medical Director at Pfizer SA.
19 Oct 2021 15 min

The possible return to normalcy for fully vaccinated rugby supporters

Earlier this month, the minister of Sports Arts and Culture, alongside South African Rugby Union has announced that fully vaccinated supporters will be allowed to return to live club and professional rugby matches with a maximum of 2 000 spectators that will be permitted entry to rugby venues. Although this…
19 Oct 2021 21 min

Mandatory vaccination framework in Wits university

Earlier this year Wits University sent a detailed email to its students, which proposed a mandatory vaccination framework. This framework stated how people will be treated based on their vaccination status. To give more information on this matter we are joined by the deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Witwatersrand,…
13 Oct 2021 16 min

Covid-19 Vaccine - an anti-vaxer's perspective

Ever since vaccination was made available, there have been those who are in favour of vaccinations and those who are against vaccinations. In today's episode of the Covid Report, we are joined by a proud South African anti-vaxxer Ms Malika Harris, and she will be sharing her views.
13 Oct 2021 18 min

Why are sinovac vaccine trials being conducted on children?

In this episode of the Covid Report we are looking at why and how the sinovac vaccine trials are being conducted on children. To further discuss this, we are joined by Dr. Maropeng Rapetswa, Medical Review Officer of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority who urther explains the process…
21 Sep 2021 23 min

Affects of covid-19 vaccine on immunocompromised patients

In this episode of the Covid Report, we are looking at how the covid-19 pandemic has affected those who are immunocompromised and how getting a vaccine would impact their lives. To further discuss this, we are joined by Shabir Madhi, Professor of Vaccinology at Wits university, who discusses the affects…
14 Sep 2021 17 min

How covid-19 has affected the world of sports

In this episode of the Covid Report, we look at how the pandemic has affected the world of sports. To give insight on this topic, we are joined by Matthew Paul Booth, who is a South African former professional footballer. Paul shares about the trials and tribulations him as and…
7 Sep 2021 13 min

First-hand experience on taking the covid-19 vaccine

In this episode of the Covid Report, we are joined by Lerato Mahoto, Marona Seekane and Sfiso Nyawo, who shares their first-hand experiences of registering and receiving the covid-19 vaccine. They also walk us through some of the strangest theories regarding the vaccine side effects.
31 Aug 2021 15 min

Traditional leaders' role in combating the covid-19 pandemic

On this episode of the Covid Report, we are joined by the provincial chairman of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa), Prince Manene Tabane. We discuss the ways in which the government is engaging with Traditional Leaders of South Africa to bring information about the pandemic and…
24 Aug 2021 26 min
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