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All Wuhan Residents To Get COVID-19 Test After New Outbreak – Older people and densely populated communities will be prioritised after six people tested positive over the weekend. [skynews]
Lockdown And Other Interventions Potentially Saved 20 000 Lives – Top Scientist – Government interventions, including the travel ban and lockdown, have potentially averted at least 20 000 deaths, says a top scientist. [news24]
Child In Shaka’s Rock Arrest Video Was Not Manhandled, Says Municipality – The municipality released its findings following an investigation into what happened on Sunday when two peace officers were filmed in a “scuffle” with a father and his son. [timeslive]
Fauci Tells Congress That States Face Serious Consequences If They Reopen Too Quickly – He told the Senate panel he did not have a “confrontational relationship” with President Donald Trump, but Fauci’s testimony nevertheless contrasted Trump. [cnn]
This Is Where SA’s 698 New COVID-19 Infections Came From – The total Covid-19 infections in the Western Cape now stands at 6 105, with 484 new cases reported for May 12. [iol]
US Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Trump’s Tax Returns – Mr Trump has refused to share documents that could shed light on his fortune and the work of his family company. [bbc]
Studies Find That Pets Can Improve Your Mental Health – Studies have shown that owning a pet can have an astounding effect on your physical and mental wellbeing. [here]
The Confessions Of Marcus Hutchins, The Hacker Who Saved The Internet – At 22, he single-handedly put a stop to the worst cyberattack the world had ever seen. Then he was arrested by the FBI. This is his untold story. [wired]
Lockdown In South Africa Can No Longer Be Justified – It is indisputable that we faced “unknown unknowns” at the outset of this pandemic. That position has changed; there is now enough data to require a policy rethink. [dailymaverick]
Here Is The Entire List Of Clothing And Bedding You Can Now Buy Again Under New Level 4 Rules – As of Tuesday night South African retailers may sell a bigger range of clothes, and bedding, at Alert Level 4. [businsider]
South Africa Opens New Coronavirus Loan Scheme – What You Need To Know – Treasury, the South African Reserve Bank, and the Banking Association of South Africa have launched a new loan guarantee scheme. [bustech]
Skin Treatments Worth Considering Once Lockdown Eases – Noticing a few new lines and wrinkles during lockdown? Here’s what you can do about that. [here]
Death Of Five Surfers In Storm Shocks Netherlands – Fears more victims could be found after experienced group caught in heavy seas and thick sea foam off coast of The Hague. [guardian]
World Rugby Announces Law Amendment Relating To Scoring Against The Post Protector – The minor amendment to Law 8 was approved by the World Rugby Council during its special meeting held via teleconference on Tuesday. [worldrugby]
Play Now Or Risk No Football Until Next Year, Premier League To Tell Players – Turn your face away when tackled, players to be told in Wednesday’s briefing to captains, senior players and managers. [telegraph]
Adele ‘Is Embarrassed And Self-Conscious’ About Her Massive 45kg Weight Loss – Adele has been showered with attention and praise since revealing her jaw-dropping new frame – and she’s not enjoying it at all. [newsau]
Kendall Jenner Turns Up The Heat – Showcases her model figure in sheer lace negligee for a VERY racy bed snap. [dmail]
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