Coronavirus
UCT says most staff, students support mandatory vaccine policy
UCT vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng on Wednesday said the campus community was invited to complete a short survey.
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'Vaccination of 12- to 17-year-olds will lower the risk of community outbreaks'
From Wednesday, children age between 12 and 17 can go to public or private sites and get their COVID-19 jab.
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Brazil president to face charge of 'intentional' crimes over COVID response
While the accusations are serious, the process may be just symbolic since Bolsonaro enjoys enough congressional support to avoid the opening of impeachment proceedings.
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Health Dept reiterates COVID vaccine safe for teens, pregnant women
The Health Department said that young people across the world were already getting the vaccines, and so parents in South Africa did not need to be too concerned about their children getting the jab.
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UCT in principle approves proposal for staff, students to be vaccinated by 1 Jan
University of Cape Town (UCT) vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng said that at a meeting last weekend, the council discussed this 'complex' matter fully, taking into consideration a range of diverse views.
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Questions around consent arise as 12 to 17 age group now eligible for COVID jab
The Health Department is recommending that parents have an open discussion with their children about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines to help them make an informed decision.
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Health Dept expecting busier vaccine sites as parents bring kids for COVID jabs
At this stage, children will only be allowed to get one shot of the Pfizer vaccine but this could change once further research determines whether a second dose is safe for this cohort.
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As COVID vaccine drive opens to teens, parents urged not to force jabs on kids
The AfroCentric Group's, Doctor Samukeliso Dube, urged parents to educate their children on the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Canada makes COVID vaccines mandatory in House of Commons
The new requirement will apply to members of the House and their staff, but also to office workers, journalists, contractors and consultants.
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Russia proposes non-working week to fight COVID surge
A new high of 1,015 coronavirus deaths was recorded over 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday, bringing the country's official total to 225,325 - the highest in Europe.
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CoJ plans to host major sporting events under level 1 lockdown
The city said top of its calendar was one of the most prestigious golf tournaments on the South African and European Golf Circuit, the Joburg Open.
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Gauteng's Makhura urges parties to promote vaccination while on campaign trails
Over 5.3 million people have received at least one vaccine in Gauteng so far, but many still need to get their second Pfizer jabs.
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Sahpra: Sputnik V applicants must provide data showing vaccine's safety
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) announced on Monday that it would not be approving the use of Sputnik V due to safety concerns on the AD5 component of the vaccine among populations at risk for HIV infection.
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Pfizer seeks green light for COVID jab for children aged 5-11 in Canada
The authorisation request is based on data from trials conducted on 2,268 children in this age group for whom the dosage was lowered to 10 micrograms per injection - three times less than the standard dose - which the company says is "the preferred dose" for 5-11 year olds.
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Makhura: Gauteng has administered 5.3 mn vaccine doses, but townships lagging
Gauteng Premier David Makhura and the provincial COVID-19 command council said on 18 October 2021 that 5.3 million people living in Gauteng had been vaccinated against COVID-19 and that 1.1 million people living in Johannesburg were fully vaccinated. However, Makhura said that townships, particularly in the south of Johannesburg, were lagging behind with vaccinations.
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COVID 4th wave may hit Gauteng as early as Nov: provincial command council
The council, alongside Premier David Makhura, was conducting an oversight visit on Monday at the Itireleng Community Healthcare centre in Soweto.
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'An American hero' - Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications: family
Colin Powell served as the first black secretary of state for the United States. The retired four-star general and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff served four presidents over his career.
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Latest global COVID-19 death toll in the worst-hit nations
The toll of coronavirus infections and deaths worldwide and in worst-affected countries based on AFP tallies, as of October 18 at 1000 GMT.
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Sahpra: Sputnik V COVID vaccine will not be approved for use in South Africa
In a statement released on Monday morning, Sahpra said concerns have been raised about the safety of some components of the vaccine among populations at risk for HIV infection.
