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 even though vaccinated and unvaccinated people developed the disease in roughly equal numbers, most hospitalised patients were unvaccinated. And although the current South African COVID wave may be coming to an end, South Africa’s omicron wave experiences may follow very similar patterns in other countries. In contrast to this relatively encouraging news, some recent tweets and localised reports suggest that some hospitals in South
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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.
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Durban cautiously reopens beaches after E. coli scare
Turns out the murky substance was not fecal matter.
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Easy-to-do cardio exercises that burn the most calories
One or two fo these cardio exercises will burn the most calories.
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Full-body exercises that don’t need equipment
Achieve peak fitness without equipment using these full-body exercises.
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How to start a home gym and how much it costs
Starting a home gym can easily be the best, or worst, decision you’ll make. Here’s why.
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When does a habit become a dependence?
A lot of excellent rehab therapies are available to help you recover and lead a normal, productive life.
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Why a 90-day programme is most beneficial to long-term sobriety
The first 90 days of abstinence are crucial for long-term rehabilitation and you will see progress one day at a time.
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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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B.1.1.529 variant factsheet: Here’s what South Africa knows right now
Here is a comprehensive factsheet on the B.1.1.529 variant.
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Scientists: B.1.1.529 variant 500% more infectious than Delta
The B.1.1.529 variant is outpacing Delta and Beta in its spread, less than a month since it was discovered.
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Foot care tips that will protect you from major health risks
These foot care tips are essential for keeping your feet looking clean an feeling soft
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B.1.1.529 variant in SA: Is lockdown on the cards? – Here’s the latest
High-level meetings taking place this weekend will determine whether the B.1.1.529 will bring along harsh lockdowns for South Africa.
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Rabies outbreak has been detected in these five provinces
The Department of Agriculture says these five provinces are high-risk areas for rabies.
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COVID-19 ‘super variant’ discovered in South Africa: Here’s what we know
The B.1.1.529 COVID-19 variant has 32 mutations in its spike protein, the most of any variant thus far.
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Five aloe vera benefits you probably didn’t want to know
Improve your health and learn about these five aloe vera benefits.
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COVID-19 update: New cases per province on Friday 3 December 2021
Here is a look at the latest COVID-19 update on new cases per province.
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Useful tips to help you stop nail biting
Here are effective tips to stop nail biting and information on some of the underlying causes
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Insomnia: Common causes of the sleeping disorder
Here is everything you need to know about insomnia
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Ethanol safety facts, uses, and benefits
Ethanol is commonly known as primary alcohol and ethane in which hydrogen is substituted by a hydroxy group,
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SA’s 12-17 cohort can now get vaccinated: Here’s what we know
The 12-17 cohort can now get vaccinated and no consent is required from parents.
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Tabata workout: How it works, benefits, cautions
The Tabata workout is four minutes of hell but the benefits are worth it.
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Vaccine certificate: Here’s a guide on how to claim your ‘vax pass’
Here’s a complete guide on how to obtain your vaccine certificate.
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Panic attack treatment ideas that could help
Panic attacks can sneak up on you. Here are simple treatments that could help avoid that
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The fastest way to lose weight with these simple exercises
Lose weight fast just by implementing these simple exercises into your daily routine.
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Vaccine passports are here: This is what Ramaphosa revealed
Vaccine passports will get you into restaurants, gyms, stadiums and on flights. Here’s what Ramaphosa revealed.
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Vaccine passports: These countries plan on introducing the ‘vax ID’
South Africa is not the only country toggling with the idea of introducing vaccine passports
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J&J proposes vaccine ‘booster’ trial In South Africa
Johnson & Johnson may host a COVID-19 booster shot trial in South Africa.