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Uganda reports increase in number of new COVID-19 infections: Health ministry
Uganda’s health ministry has warned of an increase in the number of new COVID-19 infections in the country. Health officials…
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Health Dept dismisses reports of COVID-19 resurgence involving Delta variant
As South Africans enjoy the relaxation of lockdown regulations, the Health Department has dismissed reports of a potential resurgence of…
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COVID vaccination hesitancy divides South Africans on Christmas Day
81 COVID-related deaths have been reported in South Africa over the last 24 hours. Latest figures show that 18,847 new…
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New Zealand reports record number of daily Covid-19 cases as Delta variant spreads
New Zealand recorded on Tuesday the highest number of daily cases since the pandemic began last year, as the Delta…
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COVID-19 pandemic slows for 6th week
The coronavirus pandemic slowed for a sixth week in a row around the world. Here is the global state of…
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Philippines approves Covid-19 vaccines for kids as young as 12
The Philippines has approved Covid-19 jabs for children as young as 12, an aide to President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday,…
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US approaching Delta wave peak but virus expected to become endemic
The latest coronavirus wave in the United States driven by the Delta variant could soon peak, but experts warn against…
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Ramaphosa’s Full Speech 12/09/2021: SA moves to alert level 2 lockdown
My fellow South Africans, This evening, I would like to begin by telling you about the experience we have had…
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More than 4.5 million Covid-19 deaths recorded globally
The world has passed the grim threshold of 4.5 million Covid-19 deaths, according to an AFP tally on Monday, as…
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Zim to vaccinate teens against COVID-19
Teenagers in Zimbabwe will now be getting vaccinated. That’s according to the government, which is aiming to vaccinate 60 percent…
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All you need to know about the Covid-19 delta variant
People who contract the delta variant of Covid-19 are more than twice as likely to be hospitalized as those infected…
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Australia has reported more than 1,000 new Covid-19 cases
Australia on Thursday reported more than 1,000 new local coronavirus cases for the first time during the pandemic, as a…
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WHO asks China for more data on COVID-19 origins as Russia deaths spike
The WHO urged China to share raw data from the earliest Covid-19 cases to revive its probe into the origins…
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Govt urges those eligible for COVID vaccine to get the jab
Government is once again urging people who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine to queue for the jab. Health Minister…
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China mass testing shows COVID-19 cases at 6-month high
China on Wednesday reported its highest daily number of local coronavirus cases in months as mass testing and contact tracing…
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President Biden urges new eviction pause as Delta spreads
US President Joe Biden on Monday urged the imposition of a new ban on evictions to prevent a wave of…
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China and Australia ramp up curbs as Delta variant spreads
China and Australia ramped up Covid-19 curbs Saturday as Delta variant cases surged and tens of thousands rallied in France…
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China battles worst Covid outbreak since Wuhan
A Covid outbreak first discovered in the Chinese city of Nanjing has spread to five provinces and Beijing, with state…
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COVID-19: US tells vaccinated people in high-risk areas to mask again
People vaccinated against COVID-19 in high-risk parts of the United States should resume wearing masks indoors, the top health authority…
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COVID-19: Pfizer/BioNTech to produce vaccine in South Africa
COVID-19 vaccine makers BioNTech and Pfizer on Wednesday said they had found a South African partner to produce their jab…
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2.5 million Sinovac vaccine doses readily available
The local partner for the Sinovac vaccine is assuring the public it’s effective against the Delta variant of the coronavirus.…
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SA warned of COVID surge after looting spree
Looting sprees in South Africa that saw thousands of people pillage shops and warehouses are poised to worsen the country’s…
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President Ramaphosa extends Level 4 lockdown for another 14 days
President Cyril has announced the extension of South Africa’s adjusted Alert Level 4 lockdown for another 14 days, with some…
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President Ramaphosa to address the nation at 8pm
The Presidency confirmed late Sunday afternoon that President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 8pm on developments in the…
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Increased COVID-19 infections will lead to more deaths – expert
While Gauteng has reached its peak in terms of COVID-19 infections, don’t expect the mortality rate to start dropping just…
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GP approaches peak of 3rd wave as deaths and daily infections rise
The Gauteng Provincial Government has warned that the rising daily infection cases and deaths in the province indicate that the…
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Western Cape pulling out all the stops ahead of COVID-19 peak
The Western Cape has recorded over 26,000 active COVID-19 cases and its hospitals are starting to fill up. The province…
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COVID-19: Pfizer pushes for third shot as variant drives global outbreaks
Pfizer and BioNTech announced they would seek authorisation for a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine to boost its efficacy,…
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COVID: Private hospitals taking strain as cases rise, says WC Health’s Dr Cloete
Western Cape health officials said that the number of COVID-19 cases in the province were rising sharply in the province.…
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Worst of COVID-19 is yet to come for Africa, says WHO
Africa has just lived through its most devastating week of the pandemic, but the worst is yet to come as…
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Delta variant still dominant, says Premier Makhura
Gauteng Premier David Makhura says the COVID-19 Delta variant is still dominant in the province. “We have received a report…
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Third-wave: Limpopo hospitals discharge other patients to make space for COVID-19 patients
As Gauteng races against time to flatten the curve, the rapid rise of COVID-19 infections is now spilling over into…
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Western Cape sees concerning continued uptick in COVID-19 cases – officials
The Western Cape continues to see a sharp increase in the number of new daily infections and hospitalizations largely driven…
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COVID-19: Mortuaries struggle to keep up with demand
Mortuaries have been struggling to keep up with demand since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. The Delta…
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SA Covid-19: Cases surge in Gauteng and the Western Cape
The number of daily Covid-19 cases in South Africa climbed to a record 26,485 on Saturday, with a total of…
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COVID-19: Pregnant and breastfeeding women given green light to get vaccine
The Health Department on Saturday announced that pregnant and breastfeeding women are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. In a significant…
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Experts say vaccines are effective as SA COVID cases soar
The latest figures have painted a rather bleak outlook in South Africa’s battle against the coronavirus pandemic. A record number…
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WHO: COVID spreading in Africa at record pace
The Delta variant of coronavirus is driving the pandemic forward in Africa at record speeds, the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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WC could soon be under siege from Delta variant
The coronavirus Delta variant has been detected in the Cape Town Metro, Garden Route, and Overberg District. Provincial health officials…
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EMA: Double COVID-19 jab seems to curb Delta variant
Two doses of COVID vaccine appear to provide protection against the rapidly spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus, the European…
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COVID-19: KZN ready to battle the 3rd wave and the Delta variant
KwaZulu-Natal is ready to battle the Covid-19 third wave, and the Delta variant that has now been detected in six…
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Lockdown: SAB to fight booze ban in urgent court application
South African Breweries (SAB) announced on Wednesday it would pursue urgent legal action in a bid to challenge the government’s…
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Level 4 lockdown: Alcohol industry demands scientific evidence justifying alcohol ban
The South African Liquor Brand Owners (Salba) has written to the Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Council (MAC) Koleka Mlisana…
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The Western Cape is prepared for peak of the third COVID-19 wave, says Premier Winde
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde on Monday said the provincial government had been closely monitoring the growth of COVID-19 cases…
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Acting health minister Kubayi-Ngubane doesn’t have time for gym or her PhD anymore
An interview given to a local publication daily, published on Tuesday, has provided some insight into the current mindset of…
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Education Minister Angie Motshekga says schools to reopen on 19 July
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said all public and private schools must release pupils for the winter holidays from Wednesday…
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Adjusted level 4: Liquor traders warn latest booze ban will only fuel illicit trade
The National Liquor Traders Council (NLTC) says the latest ban on alcohol sales announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday…
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COVID-19: SA records 122 more deaths as scientists worry about Delta variant
According to the latest data from the Department of Health, 122 more people have passed away in this country after…
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SA hardens lockdown to combat Delta variant surge
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday reimposed restrictions for two weeks to combat a surge in the highly contagious…
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SA COVID-19: Over 15 000 new cases and 122 deaths recorded
South Africa recorded 15 036 new Covid-19 cases and 122 deaths on Sunday, the National Health Department said. “The cumulative…
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