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.
Tag: COVID-19 in South Africa
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
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.
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