COVID-19 no longer a public health emergency of international concern
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla warned, however, that despite the World Health Organisation’s declaration, COVID-19 is not over.
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Second person dies from rare syndrome linked to Covid-19 vaccine
SAHPRA has confirmed the second death resulting from Guillain-Barré syndrome.
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Here’s why Canada sparked outrage on social media
Canada invoked the Emergencies Act to put an end to trucker-led COVID-19 protests.
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End of lockdown on the cards? – Next NCCC meeting to decide
The decision is a “collective process”, Ramaphosa said.
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Ramaphosa announced alcohol ban and these other Level 4 restrictions
The alcohol ban is back along with these other Level 4 restrictions.
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Gauteng becomes epicentre of SA’s Covid-19 third wave
NICD confirmed that Gauteng is the most hit province during the third wave.
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Level 2: SA tightens restrictions amid COVID-19 surge
Level 2 is in effect. Wearing a mask in public and adhering to social distancing can delay what could be a devastating third wave.
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Basic Education suspends contact sports in schools
A spike in COVID-19 cases has forced the Basic Education Dept to pull the plug on all contact sports in schools.
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Talks of Covid-19 vaccine nepotism spark outrage
Some healthcare officials have come forward with startling claims that non-healthcare workers have been getting jabbed under the Sisonke programme.
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Watch: Charlotte Maxeke healthcare workers turned away from vaccine centre [video]
The Charlotte Maxeke’s vaccination centre turned away scores of healthcare workers with vouchers, citing shortage of vaccine supplies as the reason.
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Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong: LA Times owner pledges R3bn to SA vaccine production
Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the LA Times and a billionaire from Port Elizabeth, is throwing billions into South Africa’s vaccine production ambitions.
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Here’s a list of COVID-19 hotspots in South Africa
These COVID-19 hotspots are areas with high transmission and infection rates.
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Is India COVID-19 variant in SA? – Here’s what we know
Worries have grown after a number of travellers from India tested positive for COVID-19 in KZN and Gqeberha.
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Watch: Inside a Covid-bloated hospital ward in India [video]
India is dealing= with the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. This clip from a recent BBC report shows the horros faced by healthcare workers in ICU wards.
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Is the ‘green light’ on for UK travellers to visit South Africa? – Here’s what we know
In two weeks, UK travellers will know of the countries they are allowed to visit. Will South Africa be included? Here’s what we know.
Health
SA resumes J&J vaccine drive with bad news for pregnant women
Welcomed news on the resumption of the vaccine drive in SA came with a spanner — Pregnant women are not advised to take the jab – Here’s why:
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SA vaccination update: Senior citizens can now register for a jab
Bhekisisa editor-in-chief Mia Malan broke down the process under to register senior SA citizens aged 60+ for vaccination. Here’s the low-down:
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Watch live: Will Ramaphosa announce Level 2 at tonight’s family meeting? [video]
Ramaphosa’s family meeting has been moved to 19:300 to allow Noxolo Grootboom the audience she deserves on her last broadcast as a news anchor.
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‘Vaccine passports’ could be the next travel pass to access the world
Vaccine passports could be a mandatory prerequisite for travellers looking to access the world in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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South Africa to receive three more vaccine batches this week
Johnson & Johnson delivered 40 000 doses on Saturday. Three more batches are expected this week.
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Ramaphosa ‘family meeting’ tonight: Is Level 1 on the cards?
Ramaphosa could allow some relief in lockdown restrictions when he addresses the nation tonight.
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine could end Covid-19, FDA says
According to the FDA, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can reduce asymptomatic transmission by 74%.
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R10bn set aside for SA’s Covid-19 vaccine drive
South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccine drive gets a R10 billion boost.
Lifestyle
Covid-19 fatigue: 10 useful ways to beat pandemic exhaustion
Covid-19 fatigue has plagued us all but what can we do to beat it? – Here are 10 useful ways.
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SA lockdown could be eased this week – Report
According to UNISA’s Professor Dirk Kotze, lockdown regulations could be eased in February.
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UK Covid-19 variant ‘B.1.1.7’ detected in South Africa
The Covid-19 variant originally discovered in the United Kingdom has been detected in South Africa.
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US places travel ban on South Africa
The US joins a growing list of countries not accepting travellers from SA.
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Ramaphosa: ‘Vaccine fake news is putting lives at risk’
Ramaphosa says #fakenews around the Covid-19 vaccine could threaten the coutnry’s efforts to put an end to the pandemic.
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Bheki Cele promises action against maskless Mpumalanga premier
Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane will face the music for her careless actions, Bheki Cele vowed.
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Swiss clinic defends Rupert vaccination: ‘He was the perfect test patient’
Johann Rupert received his Covid-19 vaccine shots in December. Turns out, the Swiss clinic that administered the doses is partly owned by the billionaire.