Health Minister responds to misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine
During the fake interview, Abdool Karim is depicted as making claims that the COVID-19 vaccine is causing harm and resulting in fatalities.
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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.
News
Employment in South Africa sees promising gains for the first time since COVID-19
The Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q3 2023 reported significant employment gains across multiple sectors in South Africa.
Health for Dummies
COVID-19 variant EG.5 Eris is spreading in South Africa: Here’s everything you must know
COVID-19 variant EG.5 Eris is currently spreading in South Africa. Here is everything you must know.
International
Was Bronny James cardiac arrest linked to COVID-19 vaccine side-effects? – Here’s what we know
The jury is still out on whether the COVID-19 vaccine had anything to do with Bronny James’ cardiac arrest but this information about Myocarditis should offer perspective.
Health for Dummies
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.
Health for Dummies
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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‘Jackass’ star Bam Margera on road to recovery after COVID-19 scare
Bam Margera is ‘on the road to recovery’ after battling pneumonia and COVID-19 in hospital, according to his family.
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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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South Africa absorbs R7.6bn World Bank loan for COVID-19 vaccine project
The loan will retroactively finance the procurement of 47 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, the government said.
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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.
Viral
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19 – This was his reaction
The billionaire is currently in isolation.
Health for Dummies
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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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.
Technology
Spotify to prefix COVID-19 content with disclaimer, Joe Rogan reacts
Spotify chose Joe Rogan in the ‘dog fight’ about COVID-19 misinformation.
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Elton John tests positive for COVID-19, cancels shows
The 74-year-old confirmed he’s experiencing mild symptoms.
Crime
SIU report into COVID-19 tender fraud released: Here’s what we know
The investigation of some 4549 contracts have been completed with at least 2803 of these found to be irregular.
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Adele Las Vegas show cancellation was not due to COVID-19 – Sources
Adele’s use of COVID-19 as an excuse for cancelling her Las Vegas event is being questioned.
Travel
UK arrivals: COVID-19 tests scrapped for vaccinated travellers
No more rigorous testing at UK arrivals, Boris Johnson confirms.
Health for Dummies
South Africa extends COVID-19 National State of Disaster
The extension will run until mid-February 2022.
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Gauteng exits COVID-19 fourth wave
This was announced by Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla.
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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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DJ Kay Slay could fall to COVID-19: Here’s what we know
DJ Kay Slay is reportedly in critical condition and things aren’t looking good.
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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.
Events
Ballito Rage festival cancelled after surge in COVID-19 cases
The Ballito Rage festival was forced to pull the plug after 32 people tested positive for COVID-19.