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Health
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Keen To Fly Somewhere In SA? Here’s What You Need To Know
01 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
From today, June 1, South African domestic flights for business travel are allowed, although there are a number of rules and regulations worth jotting down.
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We May Be Closer To Alert Level 1 Than You Think
01 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
President Ramaphosa said yesterday that scientists advising the government’s coronavirus response recommended a drop to alert level 1.
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BBC Reckons Rest Of Africa Can Learn Eight COVID-19 Lessons From SA
01 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s confirmed cases and death toll are higher than in many other African countries, and there are some valuable lessons to be learnt from our approach thus far.
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Another Tobacco Industry Giant Challenging Cigarette Ban In Court
29 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
British American Tobacco SA has had enough of the tobacco sales ban, and is initiating urgent legal proceedings.
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SA’s COVID-19 Testing Backlog Is Very Worrying
29 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Until we do something about the backlog of testing in South Africa, there’s no accurate way to predict just how bad the spread of the virus really is.
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Comparing SA’s Weekly Deaths During Lockdown To Predictions
28 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new report from the South African Medical Research Council documents the number of weekly deaths recorded during the lockdown, compared with predictions using data from previous years.
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Zapiro’s Thoughts On The Glenda Gray Fiasco
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Professor Glenda Gray’s comments about the national lockdown have come under fire from various government officials. Zapiro’s been watching closely.
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Tired Of Moaning About Smokes? Get Angry About Army Brutality And Failed Grants
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Much coverage and analysis has been given to the tobacco sales ban, but we should also be outraged by SANDF brutality and our state failing our most vulnerable citizens.
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App Shows You When SA Shopping Centres Are Most And Least Busy
27 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When it comes to shopping, especially in the midst of a pandemic, I favour a ‘get in and get out’ approach. This app will help you avoid the crowds.
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Health Ministry Clears Up Confusion Over Entire Country Moving To Alert Level 3
27 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Finally! Following confusion yesterday evening and for most of today, South Africans have clarity about June 1 and moving to alert level 3.
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COVID-19 And Sex Workers – What Happens Now?
27 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s one industry, often on the fringes of society, that is suffering during the pandemic, costing millions of people their livelihoods.
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Religious Gatherings: One ‘Super Spreader’ Event That Shows The Real Danger
27 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As South Africa readies itself for a spike in coronavirus cases and deaths, the decision to allow religious gatherings of up to 50 people has been criticised.
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One In 200 – The Cape’s Hotspots Are Getting Worse
27 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the extent of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Cape becomes clearer, some confusion around what will happen on June 1 remains.
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Here’s What Happens If Someone Dies Of COVID-19 In Your House
26 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize signed off on new regulations regarding the handling of coronavirus deaths at home.
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What The World Health Organisation Says About Smoking And COVID-19
26 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The World Health Organisation’s advice has been cited as one of the reasons for the tobacco ban, so let’s break it down.
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Drinking, Smoking, Exercise – Chinese Tracking App Is Straight Out Of Sci-Fi Movie
26 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Chinese government has come under scrutiny for its use of citizen surveillance techniques in recent years, but this app is taking things to the next level.
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Haiti’s Coronavirus Response Involves Voodoo And Potions
25 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With Western medicine expensive and in short supply, and voodoo practised by an estimated 50% of Haiti’s 11 million people, the country could be in for a rough ride ahead.
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Alert Level 3 From June 1 – What To Expect
25 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On June 1, the whole country is moving to alert level 3. Here’s what that means, and how it compares to alert level 4.
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Sweden’s ‘Herd Immunity’ Approach Isn’t Really Working Out Thus Far
22 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Sweden was hoping that herd immunity would be the answer to the COVID-19 pandemic, but thus far, things don’t seem to be going according to plan.
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Now You Can Eat With This Horrific Face Mask [Video]
22 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Consuming food and drink with a mask on poses obvious problems but then again so does a weird robot mouth likely to terrify everyone around you.
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Cape Hospitals Prepare For ‘The Horror’ To Begin
22 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Your friend on Facebook might think the coronavirus is nothing to worry about, but doctors and healthcare workers at some of Cape Town’s hospitals will disagree.
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1,2% Of Western Cape COVID-19 Cases Are Staff At Tygerberg Hospital
22 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As many as 150 hospital staff have tested positive for COVID-19 at Tygerberg Hospital.
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Alert Level 2, Curfew, And Cigarettes – Inside Ramaphosa’s Heated Meeting With Opposition Leaders
22 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During a virtual meeting with opposition leaders earlier in the week, there were heated exchanges with Ramaphosa, as well as pressure from organised labour groups to hurry through the alert levels.
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Did The Spanish Flu Really Kill More Than 300 000 South Africans In Just Two Years?
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Africa Check looked into Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s claims that more than 300 000 South Africans died from the Spanish Flu.
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The Downsides To Your Homemade Mask And Scarf Vibe [Video]
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Yes, wearing a mask can help limit the spread of COVID-19, but not all masks are created equal.
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What The Coronavirus Really Looks Like Under A Microscope [Images]
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Elizabeth Fischer’s work with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has seen her capture, and create, dramatic images of the dangerous pathogen.
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The ‘Riddle’: Daily Maverick Digs Deep Into Why Western Cape Has Such High COVID-19 Numbers
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The latest COVID-19 stats for the country show the Western Cape accounted for 11 262 of the country’s total 18 003 cases, which is more than 60%, and the same is true for the death toll.
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“Potentially Destructive” – Mkhize Hits Back At SA Scientist Who Criticised Lockdown
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Professor Glenda Gray’s comments regarding the lockdown raised eyebrows over the weekend. Now Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has come out swinging.
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Alert Level 3 – What Airports And Domestic Flights Might Look Like
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A proposal has been submitted for consideration that outlines what domestic air travel could look like during alert level 3.
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Research Team Suggests SA Lockdown Cycle Of 50 Days In, 30 Days Out
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
An international research team of health experts reckons South Africa would benefit from 18 months of intermittent lockdowns.
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