Hybrid immunity signals a possible end to the pandemic

Hybrid immunity is considered a double layer of protection against COVID-19

A recent study by University of Witwatersrand Vaccines and Infectious Analytics Research (VIDA) reveals that people who have had both the COVID-19 vaccine and prior exposure to the virus, are less likely to get severe COVID-19 disease. This type of immunity is called hybrid immunity, also sometimes called ‘super immunity’,…

The Economic Benefits of Vaccination: Lives and Livelihoods

To combat both the lack of access to health care and address economic concerns, the key strategy of the state is to allow for private sector led economic reform

Across the globe the COVID-19 pandemic has undermined the stability of already struggling economies. A study from December 2020 estimated the real GDP growth of The Kingdom of Eswatini contracted by at least 3.2% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. A similar contraction rate has been documented across…

More chances to get your COVID-19 vaccine

From 30th March until 26th May 2022, teams will be visiting these Tinkhundla: Kwaluseni, Mbabane West, Mhlume, Manzini North, Shiselweni II, and Lobamba

The “Give our future a shot” campaign aims to mobilise community members in various Tinkhundla to vaccinate against COVID-19. From 30th March until 26th May 2022, teams will be visiting these Tinkhundla: Kwaluseni, Mbabane West, Mhlume, Manzini North, Shiselweni II, and Lobamba.  With the objective of limiting the number of…

Coronavirus - Eswatini: COVID-19 Daily Info Update (08 March 2022)

Total Daily Tests: 569 Active Cases: 99 New Deaths: 0 New Confirmed Cases: 24 Recoveries: 67,841 (6 New) Total Deaths: 1,391 (CFR 2.0%) Cumulative Confirmed Cases: 69,331 Currently Admitted: 3 Fully vaccinated: 339,080 (29.2% of Total Population)

Eswatini – Coronavirus: Addition of AstraZeneca vaccine to COVID-19 vaccination booster doses

In Eswatini, all three currently available approved vaccines, AstraZeneca, Johnson and Johnson as well as Pfizer can now be administered as booster doses

The Ministry of Health would like to inform the Nation that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can now be taken as a booster dose. This follows the completion of standard health research that has established that thevaccine can be safely and effectively used as a booster dose. This means that, in…

Coronavirus - Eswatini: COVID-19 Daily Info Update (28 January 2022)

Total Daily Tests: 903 Active Cases: 275 New Deaths: 0 New Confirmed Cases: 62 Recoveries: 66,653 (57 New) Total Deaths: 1,373 (CFR 2.0%) Cumulative Confirmed Cases: 68,301 Currently Admitted: 18 Fully vaccinated: 323,644 (27.9% of Total Population)

Coronavirus - Eswatini: COVID-19 Daily Info Update (26 January 2022)

Total Daily Tests: 943 Active Cases: 267 New Deaths: 1 New Confirmed Cases: 41 Recoveries: 66,567 (19 New) Total Deaths: 1,371 (CFR 2.0%) Cumulative Confirmed Cases: 68,205 Currently Admitted: 19 Fully vaccinated: 321,425 (27.7% of Total Population)

Coronavirus - Eswatini: COVID-19 Daily Info Update (24 January 2022)

Total Daily Tests: 638 Active Cases: 252 New Deaths: 1 New Confirmed Cases: 37 Recoveries: 66,496 (99 New) Total Deaths: 1,370 (CFR 2.0%) Cumulative Confirmed Cases: 68,118 Currently Admitted: 23 Fully vaccinated: 319,962 (27.6% of Total Population)

Coronavirus - Eswatini: COVID-19 Daily Info Update (19 January 2022)

Total Daily Tests: 987 Active Cases: 588 New Deaths: 0 New Confirmed Cases: 40 Recoveries: 66,022 (54 New) Total Deaths: 1,365 (CFR 2.0%) Cumulative Confirmed Cases: 67,975 Currently Admitted: 30 Fully vaccinated: 314,086 (27.1% of Total Population)

Coronavirus - Eswatini: COVID-19 Daily Info Update (18 January 2022)

Total Daily Tests: 823 Active Cases: 602 New Deaths: 2 New Confirmed Cases: 57 Recoveries: 65,968 (69 New) Total Deaths: 1,365 (CFR 2.0%) Cumulative Confirmed Cases: 67,935 Currently Admitted: 33 Fully vaccinated: 312,516 (26.6% of Total Population)