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SA could experience a “second coronavirus wave”- Mkhize gives update on beds, oxygen and vaccines
"Until we are completely safe, we will keep reviewing restrictions and, if necessary, certain restrictions will still remain ...
Health news: how gap cover could allow you to downgrade your medical scheme plan
The idea behind gap insurance is to insure the portion of your medical bills that medical aids refuse ...
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in SA at 516 862: NICD reports 69% recovery rate
As of Monday, a cumulative total of 516 862 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded ...
WATCH: German sniffer dogs trained to detect Covid-19!
Dogs have a sense of smell about 1,000 times more sensitive than humans.
Covid-19 preliminary study reveals those with DIABETES have higher mortality rates than those with TB & HIV
Preliminary results from a study of 12 987 Covid-19 patients in South Africa indicate that HIV and TB ...
Being HIV positive doesn’t necessarily mean you’re more vulnerable to COVID-19
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic knowing your HIV status offers you the opportunity to insure your ...
Massive surge in EC Covid-19 cases predicted as province braces for August
Premier Oscar Mabuyane has warned the Eastern Cape will be bracing for their toughest month in August in ...
Covid-19: Surge in deaths in Free State – total fatalities at 7 067
The biggest surge was in the Free State which recorded 91 deaths. This was followed by 77 in ...
‘The storm is here’ – Over 3 000 Covid-19 infections a day in KZN
The province has contributed 27% of the new cases reported nationally and continues to be the fourth highest ...
This woman has worn a ‘space helmet’ for 20 years to protect her skin from the sun
“It is so important to me to be able to raise awareness because my disease is rare and ...
Does your homemade mask work? Here’s how to test it
If a surgeon arrived at the operating theatre wearing a mask they had made that morning from a ...
WATCH: Tracking Covid-19 cases is “tricky” – Epidemiologist believes SA numbers aren’t accurate
South Africa now has over 400 000 confirmed Coronavirus cases, with the death toll over 6,000. Gauteng remains ...
How to claim from the Compensation Fund if you contract Covid-19 at work
How can you claim from the government’s Compensation Fund if you contract Covid-19 at work?
Too many South Africans aren’t wearing masks or keeping their distance. This needs to change
In countries like South Africa that face severe resource shortages, the burden of fighting COVID-19 falls heavily on ...
572 More people have died of Covid-19 in SA, confirmed cases at 394 948
As of Wednesday evening, a cumulative total of 394 948 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa had been ...
COVID-19 promotes innovative HIV service delivery in Cape Town
South Africa is home to the world’s largest epidemic of HIV, a virus that attacks a person’s immune ...
Life-and-death decisions: Dr describes the biggest challenge he’s faced in 20 years
“There’s no doubt that this is the biggest challenge we face in the living memory of being in ...
Medical tech industry cautions against number of Covid-19 “self-tests” in SA
As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads across the world, there is a massive demand for diagnostic and monitoring tests, ...
Celebrating Covid-19 heroes: ICU nurse Rehana Maseti – “This too shall pass”
Tygerberg Hospital is nominating weekly heroes to celebrate their contribution towards healthcare as a whole, and the country’s ...
Covid-19: KZN infections soar, will soon take over from Gauteng
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says that while Gauteng remains at the top in terms of the rate ...
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