Double masking can block 92% of infectious particles, says CDC Layering a cloth mask over a medical procedural mask, known as double masking, has...
National State of Disaster extended to March 15 Cabinet has made the decision to extend South Africa’s national State of Disaster by...
COVID-19 travellers flouting restrictions could face 10 years in jail, says UK Health Secretary The UK government said travellers arriving from COVID-19 hotspots, including South Africa, could be...
“Extremely unlikely” COVID-19 originated in a lab, says WHO An investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, lead by the World Health...
Pets in Seoul eligible for COVID-19 testing if symptoms are displayed Pet cats and dogs in South Korea’s capital city Seoul will be tested for...
Decline in number of daily new COVID-19 cases continues There continues to be a steady decline in the daily number of new COVID-19...
Johnson & Johnson vaccine to arrive in SA in days South Africa’s vaccine roll-out has not been the easiest, but positive news may soon...
AstraZeneca vaccine rollout in SA placed on hold Health officials placed South Africa’s distribution of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on hold after questions...
Western Cape to begin vaccination campaign by February 15 The Western Cape government plans to begin its vaccination campaign by February 15 at...
Third wave of COVID-19 likely, says Zweli Mkhize Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize warned that South Africa and the rest of...