What We Know About The New, More Infectious, Coronavirus Strain
It looks like the COVID-19 virus has evolved into a more infectious version of the disease, although there is still much work to be done to fully understand what is happening.
Comparing Cape Town’s COVID-19 Mortality Rate To The Rest Of The World
Using the data available thus far, epidemiologist Professor Andrew Boulle has looked at Cape Town’s COVID-19 mortality rate, and how that compares to some of the world’s hardest-hit areas.
Dating Game Changes As ‘Antibody Elite’ Is Formed With COVID-19 Immunity Passports
A number of countries are introducing COVID-19 ‘immunity passports’, but this raises its own set of concerns.
Ozzie COVID-19 Outbreak Blamed On Hotel Staff Having Sex With Quarantined Guests
It’s generally a bad idea to sleep with guests at the hotel where you work, and even more so when those guests are in quarantine.
Talk Of Gauteng ‘Lockdown 2.0’ Gathers Steam
Gauteng has now become the epicentre of infections, and the healthcare system is already buckling under the strain.
Latest Data Reveals Who Is Most At Risk Of Dying From COVID-19 In SA
Using data collected from 10 700 COVID-19 hospital admissions across the country, between March 5 to June 21, high-risk factors can be identified.
Inspired Social Media Efforts Shine Spotlight On Local Businesses
Supporting local businesses is more important now than ever, and one fantastic initiative is helping to shine a light and get the word out.
UK Rave Scene Returns With A Dangerous Bang
Despite physical distancing directives and a ban on mass gatherings, ravers are gathering across the UK to party hard.
Great News: You Can Finally Get That Facial You’ve Been Longing For
You’ve spent months indoors taking one for the team during the national lockdown. It’s time to take a moment for yourself.
Advanced Alert Level 3: Official Restaurant Rules For Staff And Public
As we head into ‘advanced alert level 3’, here’s what you need to know before making that dinner reservation.
Experts Predict “Avalanche Of Crime” As SA Economy Flounders
Experts predict that the economic collapse brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an exponential increase in crime.
Gauteng Could Be Looking At “Intermittent Lockdowns”
The Gauteng MEC for Health has warned that the provincial command council was considering various options to curb the spread of COVID-19, including “intermittent lockdowns”.
They’ve Discovered A New Flu With “Pandemic Potential” In China
Just when we thought the current pandemic was the extent of what we’d have to worry about this year, China discovers a mutation of the H1N1 virus.
Two SA Spots Featured On Most Popular Post-Pandemic Travel Destination List
Two South African tourist hotspots feature on Big Seven Travel’s list of the most popular post-pandemic destinations.
Horror Hospital Stories As Eastern Cape Healthcare Collapses
Sick patients fighting each other for oxygen machines, blood on the walls, and other horrors are just part of the daily lives of those fighting COVID-19 in Eastern Cape hospitals.
Apocalypse Porn Is Proving Very Popular Right Now
An old genre, apocalypse porn, is gaining popularity again as we face a global pandemic, climate change, civil unrest, and economic uncertainty.
Two Graphs That Illustrate The Extent Of Gauteng’s Coronavirus Surge
The Western Cape still has the most confirmed COVID-19 cases of any province, but Gauteng is seeing a massive spike in numbers.
Exercise Groups, Restaurants, Cinemas – Latest Changes To Alert Level 3 Rules
Late last night, without much fanfare, the South African government gazetted some amendments to our lockdown rules.
“This Place Steals A Lot Away From You” – Groote Schuur Nurses On The Front Line
As the Western Cape’s confirmed coronavirus death toll continues to spike, healthcare workers on the front lines are sharing heartbreaking stories.
You’re Worse Off: Face Masks With Valves On The Side Are A Mistake [Video]
To be clear, you really should wear a face mask. Just make sure it doesn’t have one of these valves on the side.
Let’s Chat About COVID-19 And One-Night Stands
A one-night stand can’t happen without close contact with another person, which is not exactly ideal during a pandemic.
Dinner Parties, But No Hugging – England Eases Up On Lockdown Restrictions
From July 4, England will be further easing up on lockdown restrictions. Here’s what they can and can’t do.
SA’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Begins [Video]
The University of Witwatersrand, in partnership with Oxford University, starts human trials this week for a possible COVID-19 vaccine.
Anxious Or Stressed? You May Suffer From ‘Nature-Deficit Disorder’
Children and adults could experience changes in behaviour from lack of access to nature and the outdoors.
Coronavirus In Prisons – John Oliver On A Battle SA Is Also Fighting [Video]
South Africa is grappling with the issue of the spread of the coronavirus in our prison system, although that’s not a problem unique to this country.
One Really Worrying Stat As SA Hits 100 000 COVID-19 Cases
Yesterday, South Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases ticked over the 100 000 mark, and the acceleration over the past two weeks is cause for great concern.
“A Crippled System” – Fear And Loathing From SA Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers fear for their safety as new cases surge through the doors, and some medics would love for it to be a criminal offence to be caught in public without a face mask.
CLOSED: COVID-19 Claims Three Iconic SA Hotels
The economic fallout of the national lockdown and COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of some iconic South African hotels.
Western Cape’s COVID-19 Cases Due To Peak Soon
Residents of the Western Cape are encouraged to stay vigilant as lockdown restrictions ease, alongside a predicted peak in COVID-19 cases.
Remember Those Pictures Of An Empty Venice? Check It Out Now
Venice has eased up on lockdown restrictions, and is starting to look more like its former self.