They’re Leaving The Door Open For Another Level 2 Lockdown
If we were to return to alert level 2, there is no real set of rules in place, with many of our restrictions changing even as we remained on the same alert level.
Lunchtime Viewing: A Final Look At Trump’s COVID-19 Nightmare [Video]
No matter who comes out tops in the US presidential election, Trump will still call the shots until January 20. That should worry every American.
So, About That Herd Immunity Approach
A recently released study from Imperial College London adds to the evidence that herd immunity could be a problematic approach to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Worried Should We Be About Another Lockdown?
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has spoken about a resurgence, and public health experts about a ‘second wave’.
SPL!NG Movie Review: Totally Under Control
‘Totally Under Control’ chronicles the Trump administration’s response to the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Through interviews with public health and inside political officials, the filmmakers contrast this discussion with South Korea’s much more effective response.
Disinfecting Machines, Electro-Mist, And Invisible Sanitiser: Cape Hotel Going All Out To Survive
International visitors may soon be trickling in, and hotels are pulling out all the stops to make sure they give themselves the best chance of survival.
Monday Morning Spice
SA Health Minister has COVID-19. Linda Evangelista praises women accusing ex of rape. Trump might leave US if he loses. Queen cuts killer’s sentence.
“Sorry Sunshine, Wrong Place” – Don’t Try And Push Conspiracy Theories In New Zealand [Video]
New Zealand doesn’t tolerate nonsense, and deputy prime minister Winston Peters was very quick to shut down an American COVID-19 denier who popped up at a public meeting.
Find Out If You Had COVID-19 For R199
Next week, Clicks will be rolling out COVID-19 antibody tests, and you’ll get your results back within 15 minutes.
Thursday Morning Spice
France second wave. Iran third wave. Half Great Barrier Reef gone. Under 12s allowed euthanasia. Beverley Hills bans Halloween. Tech gifts for early adopters.
New Doccie Exposes Botched American COVID-19 Response [Trailer]
More than 220 000 deaths, and well over eight million confirmed cases, one of which is the American president himself. America’s COVID-19 response leaves much to be desired.
Tin Roof Accused Of Hosting Teen ‘Super Spreader’ Party
The popular Claremont venue has been accused of hosting a ‘super spreader’ event that has led to an estimated 63 cases in the Southern Suburbs.
Idiot’s Guide To England’s New Three-Tier ‘Traffic Light’ Lockdown System
The English government has decided to simplify its approach to lockdown with a three-tier system, not unlike South Africa’s alert levels.
Why There’s Been A Spike In SA’s Recent COVID-19 Death Numbers
There has been a noticeable increase in the number of COVID-19 deaths reported this week, which has now been addressed by health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize.
World’s First COVID-19 Passport Launching Today
A trial is underway to determine the efficacy of a new COVID-19 passport, which would reduce quarantine measures for those travelling abroad.
Emergency Doctor Called This Drive-By Stunt From Trump “Insanity” [Video]
Medical experts have been highly critical of Trump’s drive-by visit to supporters outside the hospital where he was being treated.
Dirty Money: The Germs You Find On Cash These Days
In the interest of safety, many businesses have all but abandoned cash in the age of COVID-19. Turns out there’s a reason it’s called ‘dirty money’.
Two Million Deaths By New Year’s: Dire COVID-19 Predictions From Experts
We may be suffering from collective COVID-19 fatigue, but that doesn’t mean we should lose sight of the bigger picture.
The Latest On New Zealand’s COVID-19 Situation
New Zealand was an early success story in terms of curbing the spread of COVID-19, but there have been a few sizeable speedbumps along the way.
What Security Experts Say About Downloading The ‘COVID Alert SA’ App
Given South Africa’s collective mistrust of our government, it comes as no surprise that the COVID-19 tracing app has been met with scepticism.
Why COVID-19 May Have Peaked Earlier In African Countries
Broadly speaking, experts state that COVID-19 has not behaved in expected ways in a number of African countries.
Bill Gates Points Out US And UK’s Major COVID-19 Blunders
Whilst Gates is hopeful that we could see the back of COVID-19 “by sometime in 2022”, he reckons we could have done far, far better with our global response.
You May Well Have Had COVID-19 Already
A report by Discovery Health estimates that one-third of South African adults have likely been infected with the virus.
We Could Drop To Alert Level 1 This Week
According to health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, there are discussions around a reduction in alert levels, as the worst of the surge appears to be over.
We Could Learn A Thing Or Two From China’s ‘COVID-Proof’ City
Work has started on a new “COVID-proof” city of the future, designed to keep life ticking over when the rest of the world shuts down.
Wednesday Morning Spice
COVID-19 vaccine trial paused. Clicks update. Boeing’s latest blunder. Mafia boss eats man’s finger. Nice dagga patch, Tito. Caster loses bid. Borat 2. Tom Cruise getting desperate.
Scientists Outline How A COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
The Fair Priority Model specifies what a fair distribution of vaccines would look like, and how it would work, summed up in three phases.
It Might Be Time To Retire That Face Shield [Videos]
That valve mask or face shield that you’ve been wearing might not offer the protection you think it does.
Three Lessons From History On Why We Shouldn’t Rush A COVID-19 Vaccine
History tells us that while a COVID-19 vaccine would be timely, scientists shouldn’t jump the gun before sending one out into the world.
Now We’re Talking! They’re Paying People To Self-Isolate
In the UK, they’re now paying coronavirus sufferers, and those they’ve come into contact with, to quarantine themselves.