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.
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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 ...
Second person dies from rare syndrome linked to Covid-19 vaccine
SAHPRA has confirmed the second death resulting from Guillain-Barré syndrome.
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.
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.
School children not required to wear face masks – Here are the new rules
The health ministry says pupils are no longer required to cover their mouths and noses in school.
South Africa has lifted most COVID-19 restrictions, but risks remain
Public health messaging has a critical role to play in reinforcing the transmission and outcome risks.
COVID-19 in SA: Positivity rate is on the rise
The majority of new cases are from Gauteng (46%), followed by KwaZulu-Natal (23%).
Level 1 restrictions: No face masks outdoors and these other adjustments
No face masks outdoors but there is a twist.
South Africa extends national state of disaster to April 2022
The national state of disaster will be extended for another month.
End of lockdown looms as govt considers withdrawing National State of Disaster
"We cannot let our guard down yet," the government said.
South Africa on course to launch mRNA vaccine hub
The new hub is not just for South Africa, said the Minister.
COVID-19 cases in South Africa: Hospital admissions on the rise
Hospital admissions have increased by 101 to 4 502 since the last reporting cycle.
South Africa extends COVID-19 National State of Disaster
The extension will run until mid-February 2022.
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
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