Covid-19 News
Second J&J shot prevents hospitalisation, severe Covid-19 – study 
By: News24Wire 17th May 2022 A new study shows that people who receive a second dose of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine are less likely to end up in hospital for the... →
WHO urges Southern African countries to scale-up health response as Covid-19 cases surge
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th May 2022 Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response at the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa Dr Abdou Salam Gueye is urging Southern... →
Covid-19: Just over 10 000 new cases recorded in SA on Wednesday
By: News24Wire 12th May 2022 South Africa recorded 10 017 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases. "Today, the institute... →
Covid-19: Western Cape braces for 5th wave
By: News24Wire 11th May 2022 The Western Cape is bracing for another wave of Covid-19 infections. The provincial Department of Health has confirmed that there has been a... →
S Africa cuts back vaccine drive amid citizen apathy, may have to destroy doses
By: Bloomberg 10th May 2022 South Africa is scaling back its Covid-19 vaccination drive and may have to destroy doses because of a lack of demand from citizens even as the... →
World Coal Association favours just energy transition to net zero future 
By: Martin Creamer 5th May 2022 The World Coal Association, and its member companies, are in favour of a just transition to a net zero future, World Coal Association chairperson... →
Covid-19: Masks must still be worn at schools, govt clarifies
By: News24Wire 5th May 2022 The Department of Health has clarified that pupils should continue wearing face masks in school. On Thursday, the department stated it was a... →
Mask mandate confusion: Children still need to wear a mask in school – for now
By: News24Wire 5th May 2022 A Department of Health statement that says school children are exempt from complying with regulations related to the wearing of face masks has... →
Africa CDC urges Covid-19 vaccine buyers to order from S Africa's Aspen
By: Reuters 5th May 2022 Africa's top public health body urged all those purchasing Covid-19 vaccines for the continent to place orders with South Africa's Aspen... →
Solidarity launches legal action against new Covid-19 health regulations
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th May 2022 Following the publication of new Covid-19 health regulations by Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla, Solidarity launched legal action against the... →
South Africa records highest positivity rate yet of fifth wave
By: Bloomberg 5th May 2022 South Africa’s daily coronavirus test positivity rate rose to its highest level yet on Wednesday amid its fifth wave of infections. There were 6... →
