Coronavirus cases
Global coronavirus cases top 7 million as outbreak grows in Brazil, India
About 30% of those cases, or 2 million infections, are in the United States. Latin America has the second-largest outbreak with over 15% of cases.
-
15 more COVID-19 related deaths recorded in WC
The Western Cape is the epicentre of the pandemic in the country accounting for more than 66% of South Africa's total infection load.
-
Philippines' coronavirus deaths breach 700
The country recorded eight new coronavirus deaths, bringing the total to 704.
-
Sedibeng, West Rand have lowest coronavirus cases in Gauteng
The Sedibeng district has only six confirmed cases, a minuscule figure in comparison to the 446 infections in Johannesburg.
-
UK doctors' and nurses' lives at risk from lack of protection kit - unions
The British government has faced repeated criticism from National Health Service staff that doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers.
-
WHO probes patients who tested positive after negative result in South Korea
The WHO says 91 patients cleared of the new coronavirus tested positive again yesterday in South Korea.
-
Coronavirus: Gauteng yet to find missing people who tested positive
At 127 unallocated cases, this indicates the province is unable to either reach the individuals or confirm their whereabouts.
-
Spain counts 832 deaths in 24 hours, pushing toll to 5,690
Spain has the world's second-highest coronavirus death toll after Italy with 5,690 fatalities.
-
'Corona criminals' prey on Europe's virus fears
With billions of people under lockdown in their homes and borders shut, police chiefs say criminals are finding it hard to make money out of "traditional" activities like burglary and drug smuggling.
-
702's Cindy Poluta launches mental wellbeing podcast
Locked And Down deals with anxieties and mental health issues over this time…
-
Zweli Mkhize: You can’t host parties, braais during coronavirus lockdown
The Health Minister said people could walk their dogs and jog if not in a group, but others on social media said that’s irresponsible and could spread the virus.
-
Coronavirus death toll passes 10,000 globally
The cases of infection around the world has risen to more than 245,000 with over 88,000 recoveries.
-
You may get 10 years if you are diagnosed with COVID-19 & refuse isolation
Constitutional law expert professor Pierre de Vos said there were serious consequences for South Africans who intended on contravening the guidelines.
-
Nursing union threatens strike amid coronavirus outbreak
The Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union claims members are not being equipped or trained properly to deal with Covid-19 cases.
-
WATCH: Ramaphosa briefs SA on how govt will deal coronavirus cases
There have been mounting calls for government to take swift action as the number of coronavirus cases increases.
-
Anglican Archbishop Makgoba concerned SA isn’t taking coronavirus seriously
Makgoba says the covid-19 pandemic is not only a European problem but something that affects everyone.
-
South Africans repatriated from coronavirus-hit Wuhan land in Polokwane
South Africans repatriated from Wuhan in China finally touched down on home soil after being in the epicentre of the outbreak. They were transported to the Ranch Resort in Polokwane, Limpopo, where they will be quarantined for 21 days. #CoronavirusSA #COVID19 #CoronavirusPolokwane
-
Coronavirus cases in SA increase from 24 to 38
There have been 14 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in South Africa, the Health Ministry confirmed.
-
Pope's Sunday prayer to be livestreamed as coronavirus spreads
The Angelus prayers - normally delivered by the pontiff from his window - will 'be broadcast via live stream by Vatican News and on screens in Saint Peter's Square,' the Vatican said.
