Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says all other eight provinces have reached their peaks in the current fourth wave and are now on a decline
For many, Omicron poses a significant threat to the festive jol – but Christmas could come with fewer disruptions in some parts of SA.
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says in many instances, patients who tested positive had been admitted for other ailments
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says they will make reccomendations to the NCCC, in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant
Dr Tulio Oliveira said the B.1.1.529 has taken authorities by surprise and while it will take some time until its full significance is known, the variant is predicted to have enhanced transmissibility and significant immune evasion.
The Department of Health has confirmed talks to rollout additional COVID-19 vaccine booster jabs for South African health workers.
Children from 12 years to 17 years will be allowed to receive COVID-19 vaccines starting from 20 October, said health minister Joe Phaahla.
Dr Joe Phaala launched South Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccine Digital Certificate on Friday, 8 October. Fully vaccinated residents can now download a digitised version of their vaccine cards.
The Deputy President of the Republic of South David Mabuza has issued an update on what it will take for fans to be allowed back in stadiums.
Soft incentives: There are ongoing discussions around practical ways of ‘encouraging’ South Africans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says they could advise for the easing of restrictions should the COVID-19 cases continue declining
You can now choose the date and place of your vaccination appointment on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS) system.
Dr Joe Phaahla told parliament that vaccination still offers protection against the C.1.2 variant of COVID-19 on Tuesday.
According to Health Minister Joe Phaahla, the increase in young people testing positive for COVID-19, is mainly taking place in two provinces.
Health Minister Joe Phaahla said there could be overlap between the COVID-19 third and fourth wave. Here’s how it could impact SA.
Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla says however it isn’t yet safe for South Africa’s lockdown restrictions to be eased, citing the positivity rate
This comes less than a month after Dr David Motau’s suspension, initially implemented by Mmamoloko Kubayi, was reversed
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says while the COVID-19 positivity rate has gone down, it is still too high for some of the restrictions to be eased
He’s only been in work for a few hours, but South Africa’s new Health Minister – Joe Phaahla – has made his stance on the AstraZeneca vaccine clear.