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Coronavirus: South Africa to go into nationwide lockdown – Report
It is believed that #CyrilRamaphosa will enforce a nationwide lockdown for 21 days. This is everything we were able to verify, including a voice message from a police intelligence insider.
Travel
Coronavirus South Africa update: Govt bans travellers from these countries
South Africans returning from mid-to-high-risk countries will be subjected to intensified screening and self-isolation #coronavirus
Viral
Health minister confirms first case of coronavirus in SA
The patient arrived in South Africa on 1 March but only went into self-isolation two days later.
Viral
Coronavirus daily updates: Here’s the latest news on South Africa
President Ramaphosa confirmed that South Africa has 1 326 cases of COVID-19, a 3.5% increase from Sunday’s tally.
Viral
The Eyes of Darkness: Did Dean Koontz predict Coronavirus in 1981?
Revisit Dean Koontz prophetic 1981 novel about a deadly pathogen that has striking similarities to #Covid19 on #WorldBookDay
Health for Dummies
Surviving without sex comes with these side effects
This is an important read for those #WhoCanSurviveWithoutSex.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 latest statistics: South Africa’s cases rise to 3 465
As #COVID-19 testing ramps up in South Africa, so do the number of positive cases
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 infections: South Africa records more cases, two more dead
South Africa recorded 124 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 latest updates: Two more dead, infections pass 3 000
Health Minister maintains that social distancing is the only way to flatten the Covid-19 curve.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 regulations eased: This is what you’re allowed to do
Co-parents can resume with child visitation and strict funeral rules have been eased. Here’s everything you need to know about SA’s relaxed lockdown regulations.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 SA update: Infection and death toll for Monday 13 April
No COVID-19 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 SA update: Infections surpass 2 000-mark
Gauteng has the highest number of positive COVID-19 cases with 801.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 SA update: Ramaphosa extends nationwide lockdown
South Africa’s daily COVID-19 infection rate has plummeted to 4% from 40% but President Ramaphosa urged caution, hence the lockdown extension.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 latest updates: South Africa’s death toll begins to soar
South Africa has registered five more deaths resulting from COVID-19.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 latest update: SA records 63 new infections
St Augustine’s Hospital is a great concern, Mkhize said. 66 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the last few days, 48 of which are staff.
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 latest: Free State is becoming hotbed for infections
Mass screening and COVID-19 testing is now underway in Free State
SA Lockdown
COVID-19 SA stats: How things look a week into lockdown
Is South Africa stopping the spread of COVID-19? We looked at the numbers and they sure don’t tell a lie.
Viral
Shoprite splurges R693 on each worker as ‘thanks’ for braving COVID-19
Shoprite is dishing out a R102 million appreciation bonus to thank its front-house staff for working during the lockdown.
Viral
Coronavirus: What will happen when South Africa goes into lockdown?
With South Africa tipped to go into lockdown, this is everything you can expect.
Health for Dummies
These vitamins will keep your immune system healthy amid coronavirus
These three vitamin types will boost your immune system and help fight off unwanted viruses.
International
Kevin Durant: NBA star test positive for coronavirus
Kevin Durant is one of four Brooklyn Nets players who tested positive for coronavirus.
Viral
Coronavirus: Basketball players react to suspension of NBA season
NBA players are cancelling 2020 after the league was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Events
A complete list of the festivals that have been cancelled due to coronavirus
Coachella joins the long list of music events that have been cancelled due to coronavirus.
Travel
Coronavirus: Five countries you can visit with no COVID-19 cases
You can still make travel plans to these five countries which have no reported cases of coronavirus #COVID19
Health for Dummies
Coronavirus latest: Wife of SA’s patient zero tests positive for COVID-19
The #coronavirus results of the six other travellers are expected in two days. #CoronavirusinSA
Health for Dummies
Coronavirus in South Africa: Second patient reportedly in isolation
A second South African patient believed to be infected with coronavirus has been placed in isolation.
Health for Dummies
Coronavirus daily updates: Patient Zero recovering well, no new cases in SA
#PatientZero is recovering well, according to Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize. No new #coronavirus cases recorded as yet.
Viral
Coronavirus daily updates: South Africans infected on cruise ship test negative
The two South Africans who got infected on board the Princess Diamond cruise ship have tested negative for coronavirus.
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Coronavirus daily updates: SA disease centre warns stigma could spread virus
The stigmatisation of coronavirus can lead to difficulties in identifying and controlling the spread of the virus, disease experts warned.