New COVID variants have changed the game
At the end of 2020, there was a strong hope that high levels of vaccination would see humanity finally gain …
COVID-19
When can kids get the COVID-19 vaccine?
A big question among parents and teachers as more schools reopen is when their kids will be vaccinated against COVID-19. …
Music festivals will be very different in summer 2021
Live events are set to make a welcome return as the UK moves out of lockdown in the coming months. …
Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine – even if you’ve already had the coronavirus
A few weeks ago, a message popped up in the corner of my screen. “What do you think about people …
Citizens urged to begin preparation for third wave
CAPE TOWN.- The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has warned the country to prepare for a third wave of …
COVID associated with hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo
Some viruses, such as measles, mumps and meningitis, can cause hearing difficulties, but what about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that …
South Africa approves Pfizer vaccine for emergency use
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority approved a section 21 emergency-use application for the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer …
Four COVID-related skin complaints everyone should look out for
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, a dry cough, and losing your sense of taste and smell. Other …
The role of South Africa’s social scientists in COVID-19 responses: why it matters
From the study of social sciences it’s clear the effects of COVID-19 have been devastating to economies across the globe. …
Pollen can raise your risk of COVID-19 – and the season is getting longer thanks to climate change
Exposure to pollen can make you more susceptible to COVID-19, and it isn’t just a problem for people with allergies, …
We need a green recovery after COVID-19, but banning wildlife trade could do more harm than good
After several early cases of COVID-19 were linked to a wet market in China, wildlife trade became central to discussions …
Schools closed due to COVID-19 outbreak
CALVINIA. – Schools in Calvinia closed due to COVID-19 outbreak.
Four schools in the Calvina area has closed due to …
COVID-19 affects men and women differently. It’s important to track the data
The African Population Health Research Centre, based in Kenya, has been mining data across 47 countries in Africa, tracking differences …
Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb — new study
A pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19 was rushed by ambulance to Skåne University Hospital, in Malmo, Sweden, suffering from sudden …
Fears loom for teens undergoing vital brain development during COVID. Telling stories might help
“At the end of the war men returned from the battlefield grown silent — not richer, but poorer in communicable …
COVID-19: what happens if some countries don’t vaccinate?
Some countries, such as Tanzania and Madagascar, have issued statements saying they do not have plans to vaccinate their …
What are nebulisers? And how could they help spread COVID-19?
A nebuliser — a medical device that turns a liquid into a fine mist, typically to deliver inhaled medication — …
How dangerous will the third Covid-19 resurgence be?
CAPE TOWN.- With all the talk of a potential third resurgence of Covid-19 infections in the country, scientists said that …
How online markets are helping local stores survive COVID-19
Retail giants like Amazon are blurring the boundaries of consumption. But thanks to platforms that link online consumption to local …
Covid-19 test for pets in the works
Pets with a fever, cough or breathing difficulties will have the option of being subjected to a Coronavirus test, if …
SA’s Covid-19 vaccine blunder- what now?
Since it has been discovered that the 1.5 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses are essentially useless against the South African variant, …
To double mask or not to double mask
That is the question on many lips after public figures like Joe Boden and Anthony Fauci have been seen wearing …
Can my boss make me get a COVID vaccination? Yes, but it depends on the job
As Australia prepares to roll out a national vaccination program – aiming for a 95% uptake rate – big questions …
How do you lessen the risk of spreading Covid-19 in a Parisian concert hall?
PARIS-. Pump in less air, according to a new study. A scientific study about how Covid-19 could potentially spread through …
How do we counter COVID misinformation? Challenge it directly with the facts
The government is rolling out a new public information campaign this week to reassure the public about the safety of …
Novavax vaccine trials results in the UK and South Africa differ: why, and does it matter?
What are your main findings?
Novavax vaccine trials run in South Africa and the UK indicate that its efficacy in …
Suspect wanted to kill government officials for “lying” about Covid-19
PRETORIA – A 58 year old man has been arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) for conspiracy …
Covid-19 lockdown does not deter criminals
GAUTENG. – The rise in crime in certain areas in Gauteng is worrying, especially during the period of lockdown.
According
…Police achieve success during lockdown
The efforts of the SAPS in enforcing the Lockdown Regulations is paying off as members today, 05 May 2020 destroyed …
Covid-19 quarantine camp to close after court case
PRETORIA – The civil rights organisation AfriForum won the case regarding the Department of Health’s COVID-19 quarantine camp in the …
Volkswagen to turn vacant PE Plant into a temporary Covid-19 medical facility
At a media briefing yesterday hosted by Chairman and MD Thomas Schaefer, Volkswagen announced its partnership with the German Government …
Appeals to employers to pay COVID-19 relief funds to workers
The Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, calls on employers to ensure that the money that has been paid over …
Screening and testing for Covid-19 in the Northern Cape
As part of the Surveillance and Active case-finding response conducted through door-to-door screening, the Northern Cape MEC of Health, Ms. …
Thousands of COVID-19 farmers’ intervention applications received in NC
The Northern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms Nomandla Bloem, said the application process …
Covid-19 Crime prevention success in Kimberley
Various successes were achieved during crime prevention duties to enforce the level 4 lockdown Regulations today, 03 May 2020.
The …
South Africa’s Covid-19 statistics, 27 April
On 27 April health minister dr. Zwelini Mkhize announced South Africa’s latest coronavirus figures.
There are now a total of …
Six COVID-19 symptoms added to CDC’s official list
USA – The Centre for Disease Control in America has added six symptoms to their official list on COVID-19.
According …
Suspects use Covid-19 for hidden plans
Three suspects aged between 31 and 35 were arrested at Ekulindeni in the early hours of 27 April 2020, for …
Lockdown to be lifted in five stages – all you need to know
SOUTH-AFRICA – When the full nationwide lockdown ends, South Africa will transition to a system with five alert levels to …