South Africa extends COVID-19 National State of Disaster
The extension will run until mid-February 2022.
Tag: COVID-19 in South Africa
Gauteng exits COVID-19 fourth wave
This was announced by Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla.
South Africa’s COVID-19 positivity rate on a steady decline
The NICD believe South Africa has overcome the worst of Omicron.
SA to close border post vaccination sites this month
The department has reiterated that vaccines remain the most effective weapon against severe COVID-19 illness
South African and UK hospitalisation data: What it tells us about how deadly omicron is
Recent official South African medical reports and countrywide COVID data have indicated that since early November, when omicron was first detected, COVID cases substantially ...
South Africa has changed tack on tackling COVID: why it makes sense
The latest announcements mark a significant departure in the way forward.
Level 1 lockdown: SA government removes curfew on New Year’s Eve
This year's countdown will not be hampered by a curfew.
David Mabuza becomes interim SA president – What powers does he have?
David Mabuza will assume powers and functions listed in Chapter V of the Constitution.
Minnie Dlamini-Jones reportedly recovering from COVID-19
Minnie Dlamini-Jones has been in quarantine due to a reported COVID-19 infection.
MTN to implement mandatory vaccination for staff from January 2022
Exemptions will be considered but only in special cases, MTN said.
Omicron variant factsheet on transmissibility, severity, effectiveness of vaccines
Here's what the global science community knows about the Omicron variant at this time.
Mandatory vaccinations on the way: Here’s how South Africans reacted
Mandatory vaccinations will be enforced on certain industries and locations, the government confirmed.
B.1.1.529 variant factsheet: Here’s what South Africa knows right now
Here is a comprehensive factsheet on the B.1.1.529 variant.
Scientists: B.1.1.529 variant 500% more infectious than Delta
The B.1.1.529 variant is outpacing Delta and Beta in its spread, less than a month since it was discovered.
B.1.1.529 variant in SA: Is lockdown on the cards? – Here’s the latest
High-level meetings taking place this weekend will determine whether the B.1.1.529 will bring along harsh lockdowns for South Africa.
COVID-19 ‘super variant’ discovered in South Africa: Here’s what we know
The B.1.1.529 COVID-19 variant has 32 mutations in its spike protein, the most of any variant thus far.
Watch: Anti-vax protesters clash with police in Muizenberg [video]
Nine anti-vax protesters were arrested for not wearing face masks.
COVID-19 update: New cases per province on Friday 3 December 2021
Here is a look at the latest COVID-19 update on new cases per province.
