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More people testing for COVID-19 as cases rise - NICD
The Health Department said that 30,186 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the country in the past 24 hours.
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Health Dept 'studying' spike in COVID numbers to determine if fifth wave has hit
Experts previously warned that the fifth wave of the coronavirus could grip the country as early as next month.
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Health Dept: No need to panic yet about increasing COVID cases
According to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), most of these cases were picked up in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.
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Health Department extends public comment on health regulations by seven days
Health Minister Joe Phaahla said that the regulations were essential in preparing the country from any future outbreak and managing the current pandemic when the state of disaster lifted.
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DA objects to proposed amendments to National Health Act
Health regulations have been published for public comment, giving people until 16 April to have their say on the matter.
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National state of disaster lifted but pandemic not over, warns Health Dept
The Department of Health has warned that the pandemic is not over and citizens should still abide by the non-pharmaceutical transitional measures that remain in place such as mask-wearing in indoor public spaces.
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Health Dept explains move to destroy more than 90,000 COVID vaccine doses
A total of 92,370 Pfizer vials will reach their expiration date on the last day of this month and will be disposed of, in line with industry standards.
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Health dept officials will face questions if Pfizer jabs go to waste, AG warns
Earlier this month, Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla reported that about 100,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were at risk of being destroyed by the end of the month due to the slow uptake by citizens.
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Health dept publishes proposed COVID regulations for public comment
Government is calling for public consultation on alternative legislation for managing the pandemic after it extended the state of disaster for another month.
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Fewer South Africans showing up for their first COVID jabs - Health Dept
Nearly 32 million coronavirus shots have so far been administered in the country since last February.
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SA reduces intervals between COVID vaccine jabs, allows mixing of booster shots
The Health Department has announced that adults who have received one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be eligible to receive a booster dose of either the same vaccine or Pfizer after an interval of three months.
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Health dept to assist with repairs at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital after fire
Large parts of the hospital were damaged when it caught fire in April last year, leading to the disruptions of services that are yet to be resolved.
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'We have reached a stalemate' - Health Dept on COVID-19 in SA
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla provided an update on South Africa's COVID-19 status. #covid19news #Omicron
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Asymptomatic people don't need to isolate, but still need to wear masks - govt
Government announced changes to the coronavirus regulations on Monday night, confirming that the country has now exited the fourth wave of infections.
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Q&A: Health Dept explains reasoning behind level 1 adjustments
Some of the changes include asymptomatic people who have tested positive for the coronavirus no longer need to isolate and those who are symptomatic now required to isolate for only seven days compared to the initial 10 days.
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Isolation relaxed, schools set for daily classes as govt makes level 1 changes
Cabinet said that the rationale for these amendments was informed by the proportion of people with immunity to COVID-19 which had risen substantially, exceeding 60-80% in several surveys.
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Pfizer COVID vaccine booster shot now available for eligible South Africans
If you had your second Pfizer jab at least six months ago, then you're now eligible to get your booster shot from Tuesday morning.
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Omicron variant spreads as COVID cases rise, says Health Minister Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla said all nine provinces were essentially in the fourth wave even though technically, the Northern Cape was still entering the wave.
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Health Department calls on public to help protect paramedics this festive season
This comes as yet another attack on an ambulance crew in Cape Town in Manenberg.
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WATCH LIVE: Health dept gives update on COVID-19, booster shots
Earlier this week, the South African Health Products Authority announced the approval of the third dose of COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine in individuals aged 18 years and older and the second dose vaccinations for individuals aged between 12 and 17 years.
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Health Dept approves second dose of Pfizer vaccine for 12-17 age group
The department on Thursday said that it was stepping up the fight against the Omicron variant as infections increase.
