Tag: COVID19
Ivermectin approved for controlled use for COVID-19 in SA
The South African Health Products Council (SAHPRA) announced on Wednesday, January 27 it will allow the use of Ivermectin in controlled compassionate circumstances to...
Safety and wellness are key for work-from-home
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the daily habits of millions of people, and working routines are no exception.
With millions of people suddenly switching to...
Here’s how many South Africans say they will take a Covid-19 vaccine
The Centre for Social Change (CSC), University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) have published a new research briefing on...
Craft brewers battling to survive blanket ban on alcohol
According to a survey conducted by The Craft Brewers Association of South Africa (CBASA), the vast majority of local craft brewers don't see themselves...
SAB lays off 550 workers amid booze ban
South African Breweries (SAB) have laid off 550 temporary workers indefinitely with immediate effect due to the newest ban on the sale of alcohol, reports Business...
Independent schools allowed to open from February 1
Private schools will be allowed to open on February 1. This comes after Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga stated that private schools must delay...
Netcare launches Family Connect Line to keep COVID-19 patients and their loved ones connected
Netcare launched a dedicated support line on Monday, December 18 to keep next-of-kin informed on the status of their loved ones who have been...
Can you be infected with the new variant if you’ve already had COVID-19?
The new COVID-19 variant is driving the second wave of infections in South Africa. Although there is no data that proves it is more...
Here’s why people are more likely to believe conspiracy theories during the pandemic
History was recently made when insurgents swarmed the US Capitol on January 6. The insurgents believed that the presidential election was rigged, a belief...
SA secures initial batch of COVID-19 vaccine – but 52% of South Africans don’t...
While tens of millions of people around the world have already received the life-saving COVID-19 vaccine, the first round of jabs has yet to...
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