New COVID-19 variant is spreading in Europe: Here’s everything we know
A more contagious COVID-19 variant, XEC, is spreading rapidly in Europe. Here's what scientists and data from South Africa’s NICD reveal about the situation.
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Additional COVID-19 booster doses to be open for all adults
The Department of Health will begin to make additional COVID-19 vaccination booster doses available to all adults, following the detection of the more transmissible XBB.1.5 sub-variant.
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Lockdown on hold in South Africa amid spread of new COVID-19 variant
The first instance of the XBB.1.5 sub-variant was detected in South Africa in December and reported earlier this month.
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COVID-19 new variant in South Africa: Health Dept consulting with scientists
The Department of Health (DOH) says it is in consultation with scientists over a highly transmissible variant of the COVID-19 virus.
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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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Dr Joe Phaahla: SA’s health minister tests positive for COVID-19
Dr Joe Phaahla will continue to perform his official duties from home for seven days.
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Ditch the face masks: SA govt does away with these COVID-19 regulations
A semblance of normalcy is expected to return to South Africa.
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COVID-19 in SA: Senior citizens urged to get booster shot
There has been an increase of 56 hospital admissions in the past 24 hours.
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School children not required to wear face masks – Here are the new rules
The health ministry says pupils are no longer required to cover their mouths and noses in school.
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South Africa has lifted most COVID-19 restrictions, but risks remain
Public health messaging has a critical role to play in reinforcing the transmission and outcome risks.
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COVID-19 in SA: Positivity rate is on the rise
The majority of new cases are from Gauteng (46%), followed by KwaZulu-Natal (23%).
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Level 1 restrictions: No face masks outdoors and these other adjustments
No face masks outdoors but there is a twist.
Viral News
South Africa extends national state of disaster to April 2022
The national state of disaster will be extended for another month.
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End of lockdown looms as govt considers withdrawing National State of Disaster
"We cannot let our guard down yet," the government said.
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South Africa on course to launch mRNA vaccine hub
The new hub is not just for South Africa, said the Minister.
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COVID-19 cases in South Africa: Hospital admissions on the rise
Hospital admissions have increased by 101 to 4 502 since the last reporting cycle.
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South Africa extends COVID-19 National State of Disaster
The extension will run until mid-February 2022.
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South Africa’s COVID-19 positivity rate on a steady decline
The NICD believe South Africa has overcome the worst of Omicron.
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SA to close border post vaccination sites this month
The department has reiterated that vaccines remain the most effective weapon against severe COVID-19 illness
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South African and UK hospitalisation data: What it tells us about how deadly omicron is
Recent official South African medical reports and countrywide COVID data have indicated that since early November, when omicron was first detected, COVID cases substantially increased. However, most patients had, at worst, mild symptoms, and cases are now in steep decline. These observations substantially differ from the previous waves, including those attributed to the delta variant. Reporters also stated that […]
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South Africa has changed tack on tackling COVID: why it makes sense
The latest announcements mark a significant departure in the way forward.
Viral News
Level 1 lockdown: SA government removes curfew on New Year’s Eve
This year's countdown will not be hampered by a curfew.
Viral News
David Mabuza becomes interim SA president – What powers does he have?
David Mabuza will assume powers and functions listed in Chapter V of the Constitution.
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Minnie Dlamini-Jones reportedly recovering from COVID-19
Minnie Dlamini-Jones has been in quarantine due to a reported COVID-19 infection.
Lifestyle
MTN to implement mandatory vaccination for staff from January 2022
Exemptions will be considered but only in special cases, MTN said.
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Omicron variant factsheet on transmissibility, severity, effectiveness of vaccines
Here's what the global science community knows about the Omicron variant at this time.
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Mandatory vaccinations on the way: Here’s how South Africans reacted
Mandatory vaccinations will be enforced on certain industries and locations, the government confirmed.
