Scientific networks are helping African countries to access coronavirus lab supplies

Scientific networks are helping African countries to access coronavirus lab supplies

Africa leverages global scientific connections

Scientific networks and personal connections are helping researchers in African countries to access precious laboratory supplies for studying the coronavirus. “We hope that this will create lasting impressions on the politicians, so that after the pandemic is over they will remember to invest sustainably in science,” says infectious-disease scientist Gordon Awandare.
Nature | 5 min read

Coronapod: Vaccine-trial results

Get the expert view from Nature’s news team in our weekly audio overview of the state of coronavirus science. This week, we dig into the hope and caution inspired by the latest vaccine trials and consider the United States’ ruction with the WHO.
Nature Coronapod | 34 min listen