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.
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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.
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19 – This was his reaction
The billionaire is currently in isolation.
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.
South Africa on course to launch mRNA vaccine hub
The new hub is not just for South Africa, said the Minister.
Queen Elizabeth updates: These images show she is still alive
The Queen made her first public appearance since contracting COVID-19 in February 2022.
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.
Anti-vax employees can be suspended, says CCMA in second ruling
Anti-vaxxers face an uphill battle at the CCMA.
Spotify to prefix COVID-19 content with disclaimer, Joe Rogan reacts
Spotify chose Joe Rogan in the 'dog fight' about COVID-19 misinformation.
Elton John tests positive for COVID-19, cancels shows
The 74-year-old confirmed he's experiencing mild symptoms.
SIU report into COVID-19 tender fraud released: Here’s what we know
The investigation of some 4549 contracts have been completed with at least 2803 of these found to be irregular.
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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