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Covid-19
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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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Tuesday Morning Spice
26 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Glenda Gray row twists and turns. Branson’s rocket fails. Austrian president breaks lockdown rules. Land expropriation slowed by pandemic. Brian May’s buttock injury. Emily’s bikini.
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Why ‘Jaws’ Is The Film That Best Sums Up The Coronavirus Pandemic
25 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As we navigate the coronavirus pandemic, a number of people have turned to the movie ‘Jaws’ as a point of comparison.
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The Influencer Who Offered To Sell Her Virginity For COVID-19
25 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
An Instagram influencer has had to do damage control after she faked wanting to auction off her virginity on Instagram.
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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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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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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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Harrowing Doccie Takes You Inside Italy’s COVID-19 War [Video]
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new groundbreaking documentary, ‘Inside Italy’s COVID War’, takes you behind the scenes at Cremona Hospital during the height of the coronavirus crisis.
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Dogs Could Be Trained To Sniff Out COVID-19 [Video]
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Researchers are confident that dogs could be trained to detect the coronavirus in people, even if they’re asymptomatic.
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Cape Town’s Coronavirus Outbreak Cracks The Washington Post
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The city accounts for around 10% of Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases, but the reasons for this are more complex than shouting about the Sea Point promenade.
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Latest SA Coronavirus Death Toll Projection Makes For Very Disturbing Reading [Video]
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to projections by the SA COVID-19 modelling consortium, consisting of scientists and experts advising the government, South Africa will see a huge spike in coronavirus deaths by November.
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100 Countries Gunning For China As Investigation Calls Grow
19 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are many countries that are going to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with their reputations tarnished. China is certainly one of them.
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This ‘Tactical Beer Response Unit’ Is Bringing Pints To The People
19 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Bars are closed in London, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t grab a pint from your local ‘tactical beer response unit’.
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Here Are The SA Districts Least Likely To Downgrade To Alert Level 3
19 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Analysis by the Department of Health has revealed the districts in SA hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Karoo Could Become Post-Coronavirus Tourism Hotspot
18 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When South Africans are once again allowed to travel recreationally, the Karoo could become a “low-viral tourism” hotspot.
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John Oliver’s Latest Coronavirus Segment Looks At Sports [Video]
18 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In his latest ‘Last Week Tonight’ segment, John Oliver once again looked at the coronavirus, but with a particular focus on sport.
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Monday Morning Spice
18 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Ciggie ban a “spectacular failure”. Free State audit shocker. SARS tax changes. Boris’ popularity plummets. Black market haircuts. Michael Bublé death threats. Ricky Gervais on ‘overprivileged celebs’.
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Teen Turns Down R150 Million For Coronavirus Website Ads
15 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Avi Schiffmann isn’t your average 17-year-old. His coronavirus tracker is one of the most popular in the world, but he refuses to sell out.
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Famous Cape ‘Restaurant Of The Year’ Taking Strain Amidst Lockdown
15 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Many restaurants have been forced out of business due to lockdown regulations, and even the most famous are now struggling.
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Even Japan’s Yakuza Gangs Are Struggling During Coronavirus
15 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The yakuza, a network of around 22 gangs with its origins in Japan, has fallen on really hard times during the current pandemic.
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Worried About Yourself Or Your Folks? Best Avoid These Spots [Video]
15 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Biology Professor Erin Bromage talks about the situations and activities most likely to put you at risk of contracting COVID-19.
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Inside Wits University’s COVID-19 Rapid Test Study (And How You Can Help)
14 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The immunology department at Witwatersrand University is testing existing rapid tests for COVID-19 to determine their accuracy.
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Coronavirus Gifts: Guess Who Gave Their Favourite Restaurants R1,8 Million Each?
14 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Many restaurants around the world are struggling, but some in the San Francisco area have been given a hand by a rather famous couple.
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