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Can You Get COVID-19 Twice? Here’s What The Experts Say
23 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Experts weigh in on one of the most commonly asked questions about reinfection, immunity, and antibodies.
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“Not Even In Our Wildest Nightmares” – Heartbreaking Letter From SA Nurse To Health Minister
23 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Politicians talk of blowing vuvuzelas to thank our healthcare workers for their service, but they would rather have proper PPE, management, and some degree of empathy.
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COVID-19 Fatalities And Excess Deaths – What The Latest Stats Tell Us
23 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Research by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and UCT’s Centre for Actuarial Research shows that we may still not be getting anywhere near the full picture.
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Three Scenarios For How America’s COVID-19 Crisis Could Play Out
22 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
America finds itself in a situation where multiple states are experiencing outbreaks, with the mortality rate climbing in 13 states, and infections rising in more than 30.
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Wednesday Morning Spice
22 Jul 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
COVID-19 “bio-hazard” hijacking. Ukraine’s bizarre hostage crisis. Twitter hits QAnon accounts. Kommetjie surfer dies. UCT study slams tobacco ban. Kim K’s Kanye nightmare.
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These Provinces Are Paying The Most For Black Market Cigarettes
21 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SA smokers who haven’t kicked the habit during lockdown are paying an arm and a leg for ciggies, as prices soar at differing rates across the country.
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It’s Not A Great Time To Be A Virgin Active Employee
21 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For staff and gym owners alike, the pandemic has all but obliterated the bottom line, and massive pay cuts and ‘temporary layoffs’ have now been announced.
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Amsterdam’s Red-Light District Will Look Very Different After The Pandemic
21 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The pandemic has left more than 300 sex workers in the red-light district without an income for almost four months.
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What Historians And Psychologists Say About When The National Lockdown Might End
20 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst we are still very much in the middle of the pandemic, there will come a time when lockdown measures are further eased, and then dropped altogether.
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You’ll Enjoy John Oliver Running Through Outrageous COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories [Video]
20 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
‘Plandemic’, videos of so-called medical experts talking about how the virus is a hoax, Bill Gates injecting tracking devices via a vaccine, 5G – yes, more so now than ever, we are surrounded by wilful ignorance.
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What The ‘Excess Deaths’ Count Tells Us About Western Cape And Gauteng COVID-19 Outbreaks
17 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With our testing backlog and, let’s be honest, government incompetence, we know we’re not getting the full picture with regards to the spread of the virus, which is why the ‘excess deaths’ number is so important.
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Why Does SA Have One Of The Lowest COVID-19 Mortality Rates (Per 100k People) In The World?
16 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Using data for the week ending July 13, South Africa recorded 19,6 cases per 100 000 citizens. Our mortality rate, however, remains low.
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Banksy’s Latest Artwork Takes His Rats To The London Underground [Video]
15 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Watch Banksy in action as he transforms a carriage on the London Tube into a public service announcement about wearing a mask.
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BBC Uncovers SA ‘Hospitals Of Horrors’
15 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s no secret that in some parts of the country, the healthcare system has all but collapsed. The BBC has taken a heartbreaking, and terrifying, look inside.
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The Easiest Ways To Disinfect Your Face Mask At Home
14 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Your face mask should technically be washed after each use. Here’s how to do that, properly, at home.
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Llamas Could Be Crucial In The Fight Against COVID-19
14 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Let’s be brutally honest, here – that face doesn’t exactly scream ‘lifesaver’, but the humble llama could prove to be just that.
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COVID-19 Parties: 30-Year-Old Thought Virus Was A Hoax, Until…
13 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
I can’t believe this still has to be said, but COVID-19 isn’t a hoax, which is something one partygoer found out in the most tragic way possible.
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Video Takes You Inside Cape COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit
10 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Most of us will never fully comprehend the sacrifices being made to treat the ongoing surge of COVID-19 infections, but this video does give some insight into what happens inside a COVID-19 intensive care unit.
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COVID-19: Doctors Warn Of Potential Long-Term Brain Disorders In Recovered Patients
09 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A recent study adds to growing evidence that COVID-19 could lead to long-term neurological complications, even in those with mild symptoms.
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Jarring Photos And Video Of Digger, As Gauteng Readies Graves
09 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa recorded 8 800 new cases yesterday, which was the fourth-highest of any country in the world, and our additional 100 deaths ranked 11th.
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Richard Branson’s Plans To Save His Virgin Empire Are Working
08 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Richard Branson wasn’t immune to the economic devastation brought on by the pandemic, but it looks like he’s turning things around.
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From 100k To 200k In 14 Days – SA’s Coronavirus Explosion [Graphs]
08 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last night, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced a further 192 COVID-19 deaths, as well as 10 134 new infections. In some provinces, the spread of the virus shows no signs of slowing down.
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Dis-Chem Nailed For Mask Price Hikes
07 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Dis-Chem has been found guilty of inflating mask prices during the national lockdown.
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That COVID-19 “Deep Clean” You Forked Out For May Have Been A Waste Of Money
07 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As businesses reopen, many South Africans are now turning to “deep cleans” to make sure a venue is properly sanitised. Is it money well spent?
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Five Hilarious Videos Featuring Kids Interrupting Live TV Interviews
07 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
For a number of news anchors, and the people they are interviewing, having children in the house can prove less than ideal.
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SA Doctor On Why Paying Medical Aid Won’t Guarantee You A Private Hospital Bed
07 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst forking out for medical aid each month may give you peace of mind, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee you’ll end up in a private hospital bed.
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The Latest Proposal Regarding Restaurants And The Liquor Ban
07 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Restaurateurs have proposed a solution that would allow them to sell alcohol to sit-down customers when they order a meal.
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Reckon Herd Immunity Is The Way Forward? Check Out This Study
07 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sweden was an early adopter of the herd immunity approach, and now the results of Europe’s largest study are out.
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From One To 10 – Activities That Increase The Chances Of Contracting COVID-19
06 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
From jogging to going to the hairdresser – researchers ranked the risk of contracting COVID-19 from different activities, from low to high.
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Visiting Your Folks? Ramaphosa Reckons You Should Stick To Zoom Calls
06 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The president had some wise words about why you shouldn’t be visiting your elderly relatives right now.
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