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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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.
Technology
Apple delays return to offices due to COVID-19
Apple will delay returning to offices by at least a month due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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This is how long it actually takes to recover from COVID-19
Recovering from COVID-19 and being deemed ready for de-isolation are not the same, the NICD says.
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How to register for COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa
South Africans aged between 35 and 49 will be able to register for the COVID-19 vaccine from Thursday.
Viral
Geoff Makhubo dies after testing positive for COVID-19
JHB mayor Geoff Makhubo dies after he was admitted to hospital less than a week ago.
Viral
SANDF: Medics deployed to help fight COVID-19 in Gauteng
SANDF medics have been deployed to help health professionals in Gauteng. The province currently has the highest COVID-19 infection rate in the country.
Viral
Gauteng becomes epicentre of SA’s Covid-19 third wave
NICD confirmed that Gauteng is the most hit province during the third wave.
Viral
Level 2: SA tightens restrictions amid COVID-19 surge
Level 2 is in effect. Wearing a mask in public and adhering to social distancing can delay what could be a devastating third wave.
News
Talks of Covid-19 vaccine nepotism spark outrage
Some healthcare officials have come forward with startling claims that non-healthcare workers have been getting jabbed under the Sisonke programme.
News
Here’s a list of COVID-19 hotspots in South Africa
These COVID-19 hotspots are areas with high transmission and infection rates.
News
Is India COVID-19 variant in SA? – Here’s what we know
Worries have grown after a number of travellers from India tested positive for COVID-19 in KZN and Gqeberha.
Local
Uncle Vinny bash gets us thinking: Do the youth care about Covid-19 anymore?
After many witnessed the hundreds of youngsters attending Uncle Vinny’s birthday bash, many were left questioning if they still care about Covid-19.
News
New Covid-19 cases fall below 1 000-mark
KwaZulu-Natal remains the hardest-hit province, with 8 330 patients who are currently infected.
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine could end Covid-19, FDA says
According to the FDA, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can reduce asymptomatic transmission by 74%.
News
R10bn set aside for SA’s Covid-19 vaccine drive
South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccine drive gets a R10 billion boost.
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Limpopo rolls out Covid-19 vaccine plan
Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha stressed that nobody will be forced to take the vaccine.
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South Africa shares ambitions of developing own Covid-19 vaccine
Biovac could be South Africa’s vaccine manufacturer, Dr Blade Nzimande revealed.
News
No classes for thousands of children because school cannot meet Covid-19 requirements
Joe Gqabi District Municipality closed ET Thabane Primary School last year.
Lifestyle
Covid-19 fatigue: 10 useful ways to beat pandemic exhaustion
Covid-19 fatigue has plagued us all but what can we do to beat it? – Here are 10 useful ways.
News
UK Covid-19 variant ‘B.1.1.7’ detected in South Africa
The Covid-19 variant originally discovered in the United Kingdom has been detected in South Africa.
News
Covid-19 infections drop but daily death toll still high
680 more people lost their lives to COVID-19 related complications on Tuesday.
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Covid-19 vaccines FAQ: Five facts you should know
Covid-19 vaccines could put an end to a virus that has claimed more than 38 000 lives in South Africa.
News
Africa secures 270m doses of Covid-19 vaccine
50 million doses of the vaccine will be distributed in all African coutnries between April to June 2021.
Viral
Watch: Jozi elderly mom reunited with family after beating Covid-19 [video]
The elderly woman beat Covid-19 and this is how she was welcomed home by her community.
Travel
Covid-19 screening for SA travellers made easy
The Covid SA Travel System, a digital self-screening platform, will be launched on Tuesday 15 December.
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A Covid-19 breakthrough? – South Africa wants to use dexamethasone on patients
South Africa wants to start applying dexamethasone treatment to severe Covid-19 patients. This is what we know about the steroid.
Viral
Bing Liu: COVID-19 researcher dies in apparent murder-suicide
Bing Liu came very close to making important discoveries about COVID-19 before he was brutally murdered in his home.
Technology
COVID-19 in SA: Govt launches hi-tech platform to monitor fake news
Fake news is the greatest threat to our efforts in stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Events
Watch live: Black Coffee COVID-19 benefit concert [video]
Black Coffee’s benefit concert aims to raise funds towards helping those affected by COVID-19.