A Rational Look At How Long COVID-19 Will Be Around For
Medical practitioners and the creators of the BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine weighed in on how long they think we’ll be battling COVID-19.
Why This Cape Town Nurse Will NOT Take The COVID-19 Vaccine
As with any vaccine, there will always be those who say that they won’t be taking it, but the consequences of that decision could be dire.
The Maskless Mpumalanga Premier Videos That Have South Africa Raging
Whilst attending the funeral of minister in the presidency, Jackson Mthembu, who died from COVID-19 related complications, Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane couldn’t be bothered to wear a mask.
Anonymous Videos Claim To Show Ivermectin COVID-19 Success In Cape Town (At R20 A Pop)
Some of South Africa’s top vaccinologists and infectious diseases experts have warned against “irresponsible social media hype” around the use of Ivermectin, but that hasn’t stopped videos from doing the rounds.
Bloomberg Investigates Allergic Reactions And Deaths Linked To COVID-19 Vaccine
Bloomberg decided to tackle some of the most common concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccines, and their possible side-effects.
Just Because You’ve Had COVID-19 Before, Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Pass It On Later
The results of a study led by Public Health England, conducted from June to November of last year and involving almost 21 000 healthcare workers, have been made public.
SA Records 20k Deaths In One Week
In the week from December 30 through to January 5, South Africa recorded 20 063 deaths, which far exceeds the predicted number of deaths.
What The Western Cape’s Vaccine Rollout Plan Looks Like
The Western Cape government has outlined its three-phase plans for vaccine distribution, as well as how the process should unfold.
Ireland’s COVID-19 Situation Is Spiralling Out Of Control
Irish residents came out of a six-week lockdown in December with one of the lowest COVID-19 case levels in Europe, but that’s no longer the case.
What It’s Like Watching The Pandemic Play Out From Space [Video]
Astronaut Jessica Meir describes her experience of being one of the people furthest away from Earth when the pandemic started.
What The Experts Say About Making SA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory
Roughly half of the country says it won’t take the vaccine jab, which is well short of the 67% needed to make it effective. Should vaccines be mandatory, then?
You’re Not The Only One Cancelling Your Garden Route Holiday
Monday night’s announcement regarding beach closures along the Garden Route has led to widespread cancellations, with local tourism boards counting the costs.
Things Have Gone Really Pear-Shaped In Sweden
Sweden was an early adopter of a relaxed, ‘herd immunity’ approach to battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Now the country is paying the price.
Australia’s COVID-19 Vaccine Gave False HIV+ Test Results
The Australian government has terminated its agreement with biotech company CSL Limited, which was due to provide 51 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccine Comes With ‘Allergy Warning’
People with a history of significant allergic reactions should not have the Pfizer/BioNTech jab just yet, regulators say, after two NHS workers had allergic reactions earlier this week.
Plett Rage Cancelled On 21st Birthday, As Garden Route Spirals
Organisers have announced the cancellation of Plett Rage, after failing to get permission from Garden Route officials.
SA’s COVID-19 Second Wave Has Officially Arrived [Video]
It’s official: the surge in cases is no longer limited to select ‘hotspots’, and four provinces – the Eastern Cape, the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng – are the key drivers of the second wave.
Fallout From Super-Spreader Matric Rage Event Continues
Pupils across KZN are now quarantining, and the race is on to find as many as 1 300 Gauteng pupils who also attended the Matric Rage event.
All Matric Rage 2020 Party Pupils Ordered To Quarantine For 10 Days
Matric revellers and organisers were warned that these parties could turn into super-spreader events. Yet, here we are.
Friday Morning Spice
NMB hotspot and restrictions. Gupta ‘smurfing’. Mauling at Carole Baskin’s. Adolf Hitler wins Namibian election. TIME kid of the year. Queen’s dog dies.
WATCH LIVE: President Ramaphosa Addresses The Nation [Video]
This evening, at 8PM, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation, following a special sitting of Cabinet that considered recommendations of the NCCC meeting.
Plettenberg Bay Holidaymakers Can Expect ‘Roadblocks’ And ‘Level 1 Protocols’ This Year
As COVID-19 cases surge in the Western Cape, a number of holiday hotspots are considering harsh restrictions on public gatherings and other activities.
Latest On The Possible Western Cape ‘Mini-Lockdown’
The NCCC will meet today to map out a way to deal with COVID-19 hotspots, which could include localised ‘mini-lockdowns’.
They’re Talking About A Western Cape ‘Mini-Lockdown’
Whilst it’s currently being seen as a last resort, there have been discussions around implementing a “mini-lockdown” in areas of the Western Cape.
Fears That Matric Rage Will Be COVID-19 Super-Spreader Event
Health experts fear that the upcoming Matric Rage parties, which take place across the country, will facilitate the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Cape Town Metro Now A COVID-19 Hotspot – Here’s Why
Western Cape premier Alan Winde has issued a serious warning about a resurgence in the City of Cape Town, saying “every single resident should assume that COVID-19 is everywhere they go”.
“Potentially Explosive Situation” – Western Cape Health Department On Worrying Numbers [Audio]
The Western Cape Health Department’s chief of operations, Dr. Saadiq Kariem, has warned that the province is grappling with a number of cluster outbreaks.
These German Couch Potato Ads Are Top Notch [Video]
In 2020, being a hero means something very different to what it meant back in the day.
Insane Interview With Nurse Who Deals With COVID-19 Patients In Their Final Moments [Video]
While some choose to use their final moments to connect with partners, family, or friends, others choose to deny the existence of the very disease that’s killing them.
Do You Need The Vaccine If You’ve Already Had COVID-19?
The promise of a vaccine has given rise to a number of questions, including whether or not it’s necessary if you’ve already overcome the virus.