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COVID-19, Coronavirus, SARS-COV-2, COVID hospitalisations, underlying conditions, unvaccinated, vaccinated, South Africa, resurgence, Western Cape, Limpopo, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, NICD, Professor Shabir Madhi
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COVID-19: Could an increase in hospitalisations be coming?

brain injuries, neurological disorders, COVID-19, Nature Medicine, study, Dr Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University School of Medicine, Veterans Affairs St. Louis Healthcare System
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COVID-19 increases chance of neurological disorders – US study

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Art and Artists

3D visual gallery: KKNK visual arts exhibitions go digital

COVID-19, Coronavirus, SARS-COV-2, COVID hospitalisations, underlying conditions, unvaccinated, vaccinated, South Africa, resurgence, Western Cape, Limpopo, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, NICD, Professor Shabir Madhi
News

COVID-19: Could an increase in hospitalisations be coming?

brain injuries, neurological disorders, COVID-19, Nature Medicine, study, Dr Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University School of Medicine, Veterans Affairs St. Louis Healthcare System
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COVID-19 increases chance of neurological disorders – US study

KKNK
Art and Artists

3D visual gallery: KKNK visual arts exhibitions go digital

COVID-19, vaccine, omicron, rise in cases, rise in infections, COVID-19 fifth wave, South African fifth wave, Dr Nicholas Crisp
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COVID-19: South Africans urged to vaccinate to protect against fifth wave

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty24-04-2022 10:37

South Africans have been urged to continue vaccinating as hospital admissions and COVID-19 test positivity rates are on the rise.

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News

Flood aftermath: Spike of corona virus cases in South Africa

By Agence France-Presse23-04-2022 13:02

South Africa is witnessing a ‘worrying’ in spike of corona virus cases as up dated by National Institute for Communicable Diseases on Friday

COVID-19 new variant
News

BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron spreading FAST: What we know

By Garrin Lambley22-03-2022 23:00

The BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron makes up over a third of all coronavirus variants circulating in the United States.

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News

J&J booster vaccines: Govt now allows for THREE jabs

By Weekend News Producer12-03-2022 09:45

If you’ve been vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson, listen up! Government says you’re now eligible for TWO boosters after your first dose.

Tshwane body
News

Department of Health explains new backlog of reported COVID deaths

By Weekend News Producer15-01-2022 10:18

This is not ideal…
The Department of Health has offered some clarity on the latest backlog of reported COVID deaths.

Flurona is now a thing. Image: Canva
Health and Fitness

‘Flurona’: Double infection of COVID-19, flu raises ‘twindemic’ fears

By Erene Roux04-01-2022 15:02

Authorities in Israel confirmed that a pregnant woman has been diagnosed with ‘Flurona’, a mixture of the coronavirus and influenza.

omicron flu cold
Health and Fitness

Mild confusion: Is it Omicron, the common cold or just the flu?

By Denika Herbst24-12-2021 13:09

The new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, can seem like just a cold or the flu… but you can never be too careful or sure.

Tunisia introduces compulsory
Africa News

Tunisia introduces compulsory vaccine passes

By Agence France-Presse22-12-2021 18:14

Compulsory vaccination passes aimed at limiting the spread of Covid-19 came into force in Tunisia on Wednesday, despite some popular opposition and criticism from rights group Amnesty International.

Kenya bans unvaccinated from p
Africa News

Kenya bans unvaccinated from public places as Covid cases soar

By Agence France-Presse22-12-2021 17:40

People in Kenya will have to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination to use public transport or enter government offices, the health ministry said Wednesday, ignoring a court order against the measures.

Chinese city sharply restricts
World News

Chinese city sharply restricts travel to fight Covid outbreak

By Agence France-Presse22-12-2021 10:11

The northern Chinese city of Xi’an dramatically tightened Covid travel controls Wednesday to fight a growing outbreak, with people banned from boarding trains without official permission and hundreds of flights cancelled.

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Business

When the chips are down: McDonald’s rations fries in Japan

By Agence France-Presse22-12-2021 09:47

A new kind of chip shortage has hit Japanese supply chains, with McDonald’s forced to ration fries in the country as Covid-19 and floods in Canada squeeze potato imports.

Omicron
Health and Fitness

US to offer free Covid tests as Omicron becomes dominant

By Agence France-Presse21-12-2021 16:11

The United States said Tuesday it will distribute hundreds of millions of free Covid tests in the face of surging Omicron cases, which have forced governments worldwide to reimpose restrictions ahead of the holidays.

Royal Family
Celeb News

Royal Family expected to axe traditional Christmas walkabout

By BANG Showbiz19-12-2021 12:15

The royal family’s traditional Christmas Day walkabout is likely to be cancelled amid concerns over rising coronavirus cases.

COVID-19 vaccine Johnson and Johnson booster
Health and Fitness

Vast study confirms rare heart risk from Moderna jab

By Agence France-Presse17-12-2021 11:15

The Moderna Covid jab carries a slight risk of usually non-serious heart problems, a study of the entire population of Denmark found Friday.

Hong Kong central bank sends c
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Hong Kong central bank sends care packages to execs in quarantine

By Agence France-Presse17-12-2021 10:30

Hong Kong’s central bank confirmed Tuesday that its officials sent care package goodies to high profile executives in quarantine as the business community’s frustrations grow over the city’s international isolation.

Man forced off US flight for w
News

Man forced off US flight for wearing thong as face mask

By Agence France-Presse17-12-2021 09:28

A passenger was forced to disembark a flight in Florida because he insisted that wearing a red thong as a face mask complied with Covid regulations, local media said Thursday.

Omicron in Kenya: first cases
Africa News

Omicron in Kenya: first cases detected

By Agence France-Presse15-12-2021 13:09

Kenya has detected its first cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, the country’s health minister said on Wednesday.

Covid Coronavirus local celebrities deaths
Celeb News

In Memoriam: Remembering local celebs who lost their lives to COVID-19 in 2021

By Denika Herbst14-12-2021 18:00

From Shona Ferguson, Tsepo Tshola, to Lesego Semenya, Wandi Nzimande and more, here are some of the celebs SA lost in 2021:

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Environment

Singapore zookeepers infect endangered Asiatic lions with coronavirus

By AFP10-11-2021 18:35

Lions who came into contact with infected zookeepers, have tested positive for COVID-19 at a Singapore wildlife park.

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Business & Finance

Nintendo hikes profit forecast despite gaming boom slowdown

By AFP04-11-2021 13:11

Nintendo lowered its annual Switch sales target to 24 million units for the current fiscal year from the 25.5 million forecast earlier.

Getting vaccinated without par
Health and Fitness

Getting vaccinated without parental consent is ‘only possible in theory’

By Erene Roux26-10-2021 09:49

It looks like a child will find it ‘effectively impossible’ to try and get the vaccination without parental consent.

Game changer? This pink copper
Health and Fitness

Game changer? This pink copper mask kills COVID-19 ‘on contact’

By Erene Roux18-10-2021 18:08

A copper oxide-infused face mask reportedly has the potential to protect both you and those around you as it actively kills COVID-19 and other bacteria.

flowers
Environment

Blooming business: Mother City flower sales boom amid COVID deaths

By Marilynn Manuel22-09-2021 18:36

Cape Town florists say business is booming but it’s a bittersweet celebration as the demand for flowers have only risen due to COVID-19 related deaths and funerals.

AFGHANISTAN-CONFLICT
World News

Foreign aid groups in Afghanistan navigate Taliban rule

By AFP03-09-2021 16:10

In Afghanistan, a shortage of medical supplies also looms large, Rebeiro warned, potentially hampering efforts to contain the COVID pandemic.

COVID antibodies test
Health and Fitness

COVID-19 antibodies ‘present for nine months post-infection’

By Cover Media21-07-2021 12:45

Testing of people infected with COVID-19 in an Italian town has shown antibody levels remain high for nine months after contracting the virus.

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