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[ad_1] On Sunday, the nation marked another pandemic milestone with more than a million South Africans contracting the virus since it first appeared in March. FILE: A city of Tshwane health official takes a nasal swab for the COVID-19 coronavirus from a taxi operator on Bloed Street Mall in Pretoria’s …

[ad_1] The new variant of the coronavirus is spreading to countries beyond the UK. SA infections exceeded one million. Donald Trump signed the Covid relief bill, avoiding a crisis. A new variant of the coronavirus was detected that was first seen in Britain in several nations, amplifying concerns about its …

[ad_1] By Mwangi Githahu 4h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareE-mailShare Cape Town – Public officials in the coal face of the fight against Covid-19 have sincerely pleaded with the public to help them in the battle against the deadly disease. The healthcare system is under great pressure due to a …

[ad_1] The Muslim Judicial Council urged the Muslim community to stop all gatherings and social events due to Covid-19. PHOTO: Ashraf Hendricks / Anadolu Agency / Getty Image As the country is experiencing a second wave of Covid-19 infections, the Muslim Judicial Council has urged the Muslim community to immediately …

[ad_1] Health centers are under immense pressure due to staff shortages and the department is on a hiring drive to secure the services of more nurses. Snorkel masks protect healthcare personnel at Tygerberg Hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic. Image: Government of the Western Cape. CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape …

[ad_1] The national coronavirus command council met this weekend to decide what to do to slow the spread of the virus. Image: 123rf. JOHANNESBURG – The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) believes on Monday that there is some evidence to suggest that the Eastern Cape may have reached its …

[ad_1] The cabinet is expected to hold an urgent meeting on Monday to discuss the outcome of the emergency meeting of the national coronavirus command council on Sunday, said Cabinet spokeswoman Phumla Williams. There is growing speculation about a possible liquor sale ban, as hospitals, particularly in eThekwini and Cape …

[ad_1] The Liquor Merchants Formation called on the government to consider off-site alcohol sales as the country navigates the second wave. The group warned that a total closure of the liquor sales would end the tavern market and the 250,000 direct jobs in the sector. Tutwa Consulting Senior Associate Azwimpheleli …

[ad_1] Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan was sentenced to four years in prison. He made live broadcast reports from Wuhan during the initial Covid-19 outbreak. Chinese authorities have punished eight coronavirus whistleblowers so far. A Chinese citizen journalist was jailed for four years for her live broadcast from Wuhan as …

[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG – Discovery Health has allocated funds for members to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Discovery Health’s commercial director Ronald Whelan says the company is working closely with the government and the private sector to ensure that the entire country receives these vaccines. READ: Discovery hit when governing products “Discovery …