Coronavirus in south africa
No evidence SA’s new COVID-19 variant is more severe - Karim
The 501Y.V2 variant is making the rounds during the second wave of the coronavirus in South Africa.
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COVID-19: SA records 254 more deaths, pushing toll passed 37k mark
South Africa's recovery rate has increased slightly to 82% meaning just over 1,098,000 people have recovered so far.
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Teacher unions set against reopening of schools as COVID-19 cases surge
South Africans will be eagerly waiting to hear what Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has to say when she addresses the nation on Friday around her department’s plans to reopen schools.
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COVID-19 second wave not a deterrent for youths looking to party over Dec
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that youths between the ages of 15 and 19 were now the drivers of the virus.
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Mkhize: No decision yet on stricter lockdown over festive period
The cumulative number of infections now stands on 757,000 cases with the Eastern Cape and Western Cape showing a spike in the number of infections per day.
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NMB officials say more beds will be made available as COVID-19 cases spike
The municipality has seen a rise in cases, with the Eastern Cape province having now recorded nearly 109,000 infections.
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Mkhize warns SA to prepare for a COVID-19 Christmas
He's noticed COVID-19 fatigue with people choosing not to wear their masks anymore failing to keep their social distance and becoming lax when it comes to washing their hands.
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Ramaphosa: SA must do everything to prevent second COVID-19 wave
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the country has recorded over 740,000 COVID-19 cases with the death toll now having passed the 20,000 mark.
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Ramaphosa: Surge in Eastern Cape needs to be contained
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Wednesday to give an update on the status of COVID-19 in South Africa. He expressed government's concern over the massive spikes in the Eastern Cape.
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Mthembu: Reckless behaviour of some forcing govt to review COVID-19 regulations
Presidency Minister Jackson Mthembu said the national coronavirus command council would be meeting next week after which President Cyril Ramaphosa would brief the nation.
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WC sees drop in COVID cases, but health official says it's too soon to celebrate
The provincial health department's Professor Mary-Anne Davies said last Monday the seven-day average was 230 cases per day, this week it was 190 cases per day.
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Gauteng Health Dept concerned about 6% increase in active COVID-19 cases
The Gauteng Health Department has attributed the increase in active cases to people ignoring social distancing and choosing not to wear masks.
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29 more deaths bring SA’s total COVID-19 fatalities to 16,312
The highest number of deaths was recorded in the Northern Cape, at 8 fatalities; there were five deaths in Gauteng, five in KwaZulu-Natal, five from the Gauteng, four from the Western Cape and another two from the Limpopo province.
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Mbabula gives CT International Airport go ahead to resume international travel
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula conducted a COVID-19 regulations compliance inspection at the airport on Thursday.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: 72 more deaths bring SA's total fatalities to just over 13,000
Gauteng had the highest number of fatalities after it recorded 41 new COVID-19 related deaths. It was followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 12 deaths, the Eastern Cape with 11, and the Western Cape with eight deaths.
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With alcohol sales back, WC Health Dept closely watching trauma admissions
The prohibition was relaxed as the country dropped to level two lockdown this week with COVID-19 infections stabilising.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: SA's fatalities breach 12,000 mark
Another 282 deaths push SA's fatalities over the 12,000 mark. On a positive note, the recovery rate has increased to 82%, with over 485,000 people having recovered so far.
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SA COVID-19: Fewer new infections, 143 more deaths as lockdown level 2 kicks in
On Monday, the health ministry reported that 2,541 new infections had been detected over the past 24-hour cycle.
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Black market on banned goods thriving: COVID-19 situation desk 13 August
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