New COVID-19 variant is spreading in Europe: Here’s everything we know
A more contagious COVID-19 variant, XEC, is spreading rapidly in Europe. Here's what scientists and data from South Africa’s NICD ...
Monday, 13 January, 2025
Tag: Covid-19
China downplays seriousness of new respiratory outbreak
In response to WHO inquiries, China identifies no novel pathogens in recent respiratory outbreak.
South Africa, Germany sign agreement for vaccines production
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and Germany's KfW Development Bank have concluded a financing agreement for the production ...
Bray Wyatt dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Bray Wyatt's creative genius, family heritage, and portrayal of iconic characters will be remembered by fans and colleagues alike.
COVID-19 variant EG.5 Eris is spreading in South Africa: Here’s everything you must know
COVID-19 variant EG.5 Eris is currently spreading in South Africa. Here is everything you must know.
Was Bronny James cardiac arrest linked to COVID-19 vaccine side-effects? – Here’s what we know
The jury is still out on whether the COVID-19 vaccine had anything to do with Bronny James' cardiac arrest but ...
R15-million Covid housing project ruined by fraud
Fraud accused in 2020 Talana construction case still to be brought to court
COVID-19 no longer a public health emergency of international concern
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla warned, however, that despite the World Health Organisation's declaration, COVID-19 is not over.
Additional COVID-19 booster doses to be open for all adults
The Department of Health will begin to make additional COVID-19 vaccination booster doses available to all adults, following the detection ...
Lockdown on hold in South Africa amid spread of new COVID-19 variant
The first instance of the XBB.1.5 sub-variant was detected in South Africa in December and reported earlier this month.
COVID-19 new variant in South Africa: Health Dept consulting with scientists
The Department of Health (DOH) says it is in consultation with scientists over a highly transmissible variant of the COVID-19 ...
Apple faces more iPhone delays due to China Covid outbreak
Apple is set to be hit by more manufacturing delays for the iPhone 14 due to a mass outbreak of ...
‘Jackass’ star Bam Margera on road to recovery after COVID-19 scare
Bam Margera is 'on the road to recovery' after battling pneumonia and COVID-19 in hospital, according to his family.
SA donates 2 million J&J vaccine doses to Liberia, Sierra Leone
The department said South Africa and Liberia enjoy strong bilateral relations.
Second person dies from rare syndrome linked to Covid-19 vaccine
SAHPRA has confirmed the second death resulting from Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Comrades runner, Mzamo Mthembu, dies hours after collapsing on route
Mzamo Mthembu passed away due to complications after collapsing near Pinetown during the Comrades Marathon.
Wendy Williams sparks concern with fans: Here’s what we know
Wendy Williams has fans concerned after her health seems to be deteriorating
Dr Joe Phaahla: SA’s health minister tests positive for COVID-19
Dr Joe Phaahla will continue to perform his official duties from home for seven days.
Ditch the face masks: SA govt does away with these COVID-19 regulations
A semblance of normalcy is expected to return to South Africa.
South Africa absorbs R7.6bn World Bank loan for COVID-19 vaccine project
The loan will retroactively finance the procurement of 47 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, the government said.
COVID-19 in SA: Senior citizens urged to get booster shot
There has been an increase of 56 hospital admissions in the past 24 hours.
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