This means that there have been 2,829,435 total cases to date and 83,899 deaths, according to the latest NICD figures. Of…
New Covid-19 variant not a threat to vaccine efficacy, say scientists
“It remains a low minority variant in SA right now,” she said. “Also, while it does have some mutations that…
COVID-19 LIVE UPDATES | Singapore fully vaccinates 80% of population against Covid-19
August 29 2021 - 05:50Singapore fully vaccinates 80% of population against Covid-19 Singapore has fully inoculated 80% of its 5.7 million people against COVID-19, the health minister said on Sunday, becoming the world's most vaccinated country and setting the stage for further easing of curbs. "We have crossed another milestone, where 80% of our population…
YOUR COVID-19 QUESTIONS ANSWERED | Could I get more sick from Covid-19 if I smoke cigarettes?
“Smoking cigarettes can cause inflammation and cell damage throughout the body, and can weaken your immune system, making it less able to fight off disease,” said the FDA. SO WHAT ABOUT E-CIGARETTES THEN? The administration said e-cigarette use can expose the lungs to toxic chemicals, but whether those exposures increase the risk of getting Covid-19…
Health Minister Joe Phaahla suspends embattled HPCSA chief executive Dr David Motau
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla. Picture: Itumeleng English/African News Agency (ANA) ArchivesBy Jonisayi Maromo 1h ago Pretoria - Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla has placed the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registrar/chief executive Dr David Motau on precautionary suspension pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct. In a statement, the HPCSA said…
Vaccination critical to boost economy, halt unemployment
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi reiterated the importance for all South Africans to vaccinate for Covid-19, saying this would allow the economy to fully reopen and halt unemployment. Nxesi expressed the view in the wake of Statistics South Africa’s Q2 Quarterly Labour Force Survey, which this week revealed a continued job loss trend in the…
Acting Health Minister ‘Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane’ condemns Youth Day mass gatherings
On Thursday, Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane appealed to South Africans to continue adhering to Covid-19 regulations in order to…
Woman ends up in hospital after sex with husband leads to ‘never-ending orgasm’
A woman who couldn't stop having an orgasm for four hours after sex says it was a "physically, emotionally, and…
Covid-19 vaccine turned woman’s legs into ‘giant blisters’ and left her in wheelchair
A mum left in a wheelchair due to a severe reaction to a Covid vaccine is still encouraging others to take the…
Police officers sentenced to 5 years in jail for taking bribe
Two Limpopo police officers were on Monday, sentenced to five years in prison for taking a R1 000 bribe from…