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South Africa Coronavirus Update: COVID-19 Cases Rise to 402

By SAPeople 23-03-20 16:16

South Africa has 402 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 128 from Sunday’s announcement… and has registered its first confirmed case in the Northern Cape. On Monday, the Health Department confirmed an increase of 128 cases. The announcement comes just hours ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on measures to be […]

How to Spot Coronavirus Fake News – An Expert Guide

By SAPeople Contributor 23-03-20 10:43

The proliferation of fake news about the COVID-19 pandemic has been labelled a dangerous “infodemic”. Fake news spreads faster and more easily today through the internet, social media and instant messaging. These messages may contain useless, incorrect or even harmful information and advice, which can hamper the public health response and add to social disorder […]

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WATCH The COVID-19 Version of Toto’s Africa by The Kiffness

By SAPeople 28-12-20 16:14

South Africa’s The Kiffness has created an awesome version of Toto’s Africa that’s going viral faster than a virus! The Kiffness’ David Scott posted the brilliant video on Sunday, saying: “Please stay home South Africa #FlattenTheCurve” (For more info on flattening the curve, see below the video.) He calls the video “Toto – Africa (COVID-19 […]

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You Can Now Access All COVID-19 Facts from WHO Via WhatsApp

By SAPeople 21-03-20 18:46

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a messaging service – WHO Health Alert – with partners, WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from Coronavirus. This easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach two billion people and enables WHO to get information directly into the hands of the people that need it. The […]

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COVID-19 Cases in South Africa Rise to 240

By SAPeople 21-03-20 13:47

As of Saturday 21 March 2020, South Africa now has 240 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This means there has been an increase of 38 from Friday’s announcement of 202 cases. Among the new cases, is the Eastern Cape’s first confirmed case. “This patient is a 28 year-old female who had travelled to Germany,” said the […]

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Private Cape Town Hospital Wasn’t Ready to Accept Covid-19 Patient

By SAPeople 21-03-20 01:00

Sheila Moore, 71, and her husband, Richard Moore, 73, returned from the United Kingdom on Tuesday 10 March healthy. A few days later both she and her husband had tested positive for the new coronavirus, and Sheila was developing a worrying shortness of breath. On her healthcare advisor’s recommendation, she asked the Netcare Christiaan Barnard […]

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South Africa Identifies 37 Quarantine Sites Countrywide

By SAPeople 20-03-20 10:05

South Africa has identified 37 sites around the country that can be used as quarantine facilities in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, says Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia De Lille. “One of the key tasks for the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has been to identify state-owned buildings which could possibly be […]

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New Regulations Prohibit Cruise Liners at SA’s Sea Ports

By SAPeople Contributor 19-03-20 21:20

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says new regulations that came into effect on Wednesday, will see all cruise and passenger ships entering South Africa through its sea ports being prohibited from disembarkation. Briefing the media at the Port of Cape Town on Wednesday, Mbalula said the regulations, which were gazetted on the same day, will assist […]

Coronavirus Cases in South Africa Rise to 150 in Latest News Update

By SAPeople 20-03-20 10:40

The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in South Africa has jumped from 116 to 150 as of Thursday. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement at a briefing following a meeting with faith-based organisations in Pretoria. “The Minister of Health was able to outline to all of us that the level of infection has now risen […]

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And the People Stayed Home – Kitty O’Meara Poem

By SAPeople 05-04-20 23:59

And the People Stayed Home, a prose poem by Kitty O’Meara, has been going viral since early March 2020 since the retired American teacher and chaplain published the beautiful poem on her blog, under the post title: In the Time of Pandemic. An Italian journalist Irene Vella has claimed it is a translation from her […]

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South Africa’s Coronavirus Cases Rise to 24 in Latest Update

By SAPeople 13-03-20 15:51

South Africa’s Health Department has confirmed eight new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to 24. “At this point, I wish to also bring it to your attention that there are more positive results that have come out. “The NICD [National Institute for Communicable Diseases] and NHLS [National Health Laboratory Service] […]

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WHO Declares Corona Virus a Pandemic “that CAN be Controlled”

By SAPeople 11-03-20 21:08

WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday evening, 11 March 2020, that as the number of cases of COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus) have increased by 13 times in the past fortnight, the situation is now officially a pandemic. “In the days and weeks ahead, we expect to see the number of COVID-19 cases, the […]

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Coronavirus Patient Stable In Hospital and Family Unaffected

By SAPeople 06-03-20 17:10

South Africa’s first confirmed Coronavirus patient is now in a stable condition at Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, where he is being treated. The unnamed 38-year-old man was on Thursday hospitalised after being in self-quarantine following a doctor’s visit, which picked up a suspected infection. Briefing reporters on Friday, the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, […]

Government Dismisses Allegations About SA Soldiers’ Reluctance to Travel to China

By SAPeople Contributor 06-03-20 15:40

The South African government has dismissed reports contained in a Mail & Guardian article that South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers are not willing to travel to Wuhan, China, to repatriate citizens. Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) Acting Director-General Phumla Williams said the article is misleading and misinforms readers and the public about […]

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Health Minister to Update SA Public at Cowan House School in Hilton, KZN

By Jenni Baxter 06-03-20 10:59

The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize and the NCID (National Institute of Communicable Diseases) will hold a media briefing at the epicentre of South Africa’s Coronavirus outbreak – in Hilton, near to Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. This comes following the announcement yesterday of South Africa’s first confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus that is currently […]

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