Top Tweets for #profkarim

over 5 years ago

[LISTEN] What does a world-renowned scientist do when he’s not leading South Africa’s fight against the #CoronavirusOutbreak? He’s finding new ways to protect young women from HIV. See how via @miamalan & @dylanbushza https://t.co/iNvp6HtYoa #ProfKarim

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over 5 years ago

#ProfKarim: Should we stop distributing vaccines because of the variant? No, not at this stage. Pfizer + Moderna #COVIDVaccines are among the most effective vaccines that we have for any disease. They reduce clinical illness + hospitalisation. But the roll-out won't be easy.

miamalan's tweet photo. #ProfKarim: Should we stop distributing vaccines because of the variant? No, not at this stage. Pfizer + Moderna #COVIDVaccines are among the most effective vaccines that we have for any disease. They reduce clinical illness + hospitalisation. But the roll-out won't be easy. https://t.co/RUIKr2EfyB

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over 5 years ago

#ProfKarim: At least one of the mutations on the #501yv2 variant, allows it to escape the immunity (antibodies) of people who have been infected with #SARSCov2 before. But this doesn't have an influence on T-cell immunity, which also plays an important role in immunity.

miamalan's tweet photo. #ProfKarim: At least one of the mutations on the #501yv2 variant, allows it to escape the immunity (antibodies) of people who have been infected with #SARSCov2 before. But this doesn't have an influence on T-cell immunity, which also plays an important role in immunity. https://t.co/khaRCShf6Q

over 5 years ago

The spike protein, which sits on the surface of the coronavirus, is the point at which the virus attacks itself to human cells. This part of the virus is shaped almost like a torso. - @ProfAbdoolKarim https://t.co/O6wv7zdfxt

Bhekisisa_MG's tweet photo. The spike protein, which sits on the surface of the coronavirus, is the point at which the virus attacks itself to human cells. This part of the virus is shaped almost like a torso. - @ProfAbdoolKarim https://t.co/O6wv7zdfxt https://t.co/cpsZsWy1sF

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over 5 years ago

#ProfKarim: We don't yet have evidence to tell us if #COVIDVaccines will work for the new #501yv2 variant. Scientists are working to get answers, but no one yet knows.

over 5 years ago

We have seen that the new variant has spread much faster, it is left to be seen if it will end much faster. Mathematical modelling estimates that the virus is 50% more transmissible than previous variants. - @ProfAbdoolKarim #501YV2 #COVID19SA https://t.co/O6wv7zdfxt

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over 5 years ago

#ProfKarim: The new #501yv2 variant spreads faster, but it doesn't cause more severe disease. So, a higher proportion of people don't fall ill or die because of the variant. But because there are so many more cases, it puts more pressure on our healthcare system. #501YV2Update

miamalan's tweet photo. #ProfKarim: The new #501yv2 variant spreads faster, but it doesn't cause more severe disease. So, a higher proportion of people don't fall ill or die because of the variant. But because there are so many more cases, it puts more pressure on our healthcare system. #501YV2Update https://t.co/22Frv9Sf74

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over 5 years ago

#PRofKarim: This graph shows how much faster #COVID19 spread during the 2nd wave compared to the 1st wave. In the Western Cape, it took 107 days to get to 100 000 cases in the 1st wave. In the 2nd wave it took only 54 days (50% faster). KZN: 39% faster. 33#501YV2Update

miamalan's tweet photo. #PRofKarim: This graph shows how much faster #COVID19 spread during the 2nd wave compared to the 1st wave. In the Western Cape, it took 107 days to get to 100 000 cases in the 1st wave. In the 2nd wave it took only 54 days (50% faster). KZN: 39% faster. 33#501YV2Update https://t.co/7KA1uia9Nk

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Desiree Chauke @DesireeChauke

over 5 years ago

#ProfKarim: During the second wave a higher proportion of #COVID19 tests was positive than during the 1ST wave of South Africa's pandemic - about one out of three tests were + at some stage during the 2ND wave. This is because it was driven by the new COVID variant. #501YV2Update

miamalan's tweet photo. #ProfKarim: During the second wave a higher proportion of #COVID19 tests was positive than during the 1ST wave of South Africa's pandemic - about one out of three tests were + at some stage during the 2ND wave. This is because it was driven by the new COVID variant. #501YV2Update https://t.co/ajTGG6vDwF

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about 6 years ago

@ProfAbdoolKarim @A_AbdoolKarim @AkSafs @krispykreme Enjoy your day #ProfKarim

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K-pable @Tshepo_65

about 6 years ago

@DrZweliMkhize @PresidencyZA @CyrilRamaphosa #Covid19SA #level3lockdown #ProfKarim Actually we should be asking... Where are the Health researchers for this cold and flu products in this pandemic #COVID-19. If all of them can unite surely the vaccine can be found.🤔

Tshepo_65's tweet photo. @DrZweliMkhize @PresidencyZA @CyrilRamaphosa #Covid19SA #level3lockdown #ProfKarim Actually we should be asking... Where are the Health researchers for this cold and flu products in this pandemic #COVID-19. If all of them can unite surely the vaccine can be found.🤔 https://t.co/5OSM3eDnDv

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Ashraf Garda Champion South Africa

@AshrafGarda

about 6 years ago

#ProfKarim “ If we do not ensure that we continue using our toolbox, we could see our line start to rise again and see a situation like the UK. We averted that situation before, but need to continue our efforts for months or years -#Covid19SA

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Ashraf Garda Champion South Africa

@AshrafGarda

about 6 years ago

This doubling rate graph explained by #ProfKarim makes telling comparisons - WC infection doubling every 9 days , EC 12 days , GP 24 days , KZN 26 days - at height of epidemic doubling occurs every around 4 days Covid19SA

AshrafGarda's tweet photo. This doubling rate graph explained by #ProfKarim makes telling comparisons - WC infection doubling every 9 days , EC 12 days , GP 24 days , KZN 26 days - at height of epidemic doubling occurs every around 4 days Covid19SA https://t.co/bfa4PnETAh

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Ashraf Garda Champion South Africa

@AshrafGarda

about 6 years ago

#ProfKarim says South Africa has managed to flatten the curve - for now! But he stressed that it’s not a single event and he has warned that what’s happening in WC could be replicated in the rest of the country . #Covid19SA

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about 6 years ago

#ProfKarim: SA’s managed to #flattenthecurve - for now. But it’s not a single event. We need to flatten it each time. We may see a spread from WC to EC. The WC is likely an indication of the rapid #Covid19SA growth we will see in the rest of SA.

miamalan's tweet photo. #ProfKarim: SA’s managed to #flattenthecurve - for now. But it’s not a single event. We need to flatten it each time. We may see a spread from WC to EC. The WC is likely an indication of the rapid #Covid19SA growth we will see in the rest of SA. https://t.co/Kbj91yb32Z

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about 6 years ago

#ProfKarim: Why are infections in the WC so high? At least partly, there have been super spreader events in grocery stores and factories.

about 6 years ago

In WC, cases double every 9 days. At epidemic peak, doubling time is 4-9 days. Interpretation of numbers must be tempered with limitations of data, given backlog of tests - @ProfAbdoolKarim #Covid19SA https://t.co/hpHBxKXPhn

Bhekisisa_MG's tweet photo. In WC, cases double every 9 days. At epidemic peak, doubling time is 4-9 days. Interpretation of numbers must be tempered with limitations of data, given backlog of tests - @ProfAbdoolKarim #Covid19SA https://t.co/hpHBxKXPhn https://t.co/QQzqe5L2jn

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about 6 years ago

What is driving the situation we're seeing the Western Cape? Hotspots. Saw outbreaks towards end of Level 5, likely these were accompanied by superspreading events. WC has developed hotspot strategy for local level - #profkarim https://t.co/hpHBxKXPhn

Bhekisisa_MG's tweet photo. What is driving the situation we're seeing the Western Cape? Hotspots. Saw outbreaks towards end of Level 5, likely these were accompanied by superspreading events. WC has developed hotspot strategy for local level - #profkarim https://t.co/hpHBxKXPhn https://t.co/zx9hghOcdz

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about 6 years ago

Look at positive test proportion - overall level, except for Western Cape, is very low. In Western Cape, number of tests going up and proportion positive also increasing. This tells us that WC has different scenario compared to rest of country - #profkarim https://t.co/hpHBxKXPhn

Bhekisisa_MG's tweet photo. Look at positive test proportion - overall level, except for Western Cape, is very low. In Western Cape, number of tests going up and proportion positive also increasing. This tells us that WC has different scenario compared to rest of country - #profkarim https://t.co/hpHBxKXPhn https://t.co/ChzOEZMU6n

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Mtolo @Thulani_Mtolo

about 6 years ago · Midrand

No need for these fumigation tunnels as Covid19 doesn’t enter the body thro skin but mouth, nose and eyes #ProfKarim

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