Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla
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The new variant of the coronavirus has upended government plans to start vaccinating health care workers. While the health ministry has switched from the AstraZeneca to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, supply of doses is a challenge.
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As the global Covid-19 death toll rises to over 2 million, researchers say that the real figure could be closer to 2.8 million. Many countries, including South Africa, have struggled to account for all deaths linked to the coronavirus.
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The number of Covid-19 cases surged in South Africa on the eve of Christmas with officials now warning a tougher shutdown is on the cards.
As people line up for social services in the Eastern Cape there are fears that people languishing in these queues may be a health risk
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South Africans recoiled in horror this week as it was reported that a new variant of Covid-19 has been identified which is more virulent and infection youngsters at a high rate.
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Research just released by a South African food company shows that more than 50% of respondents say they gained weight during the Covid-19 lockdown – but it also shows that more people are starting to read food labels properly.
Previous Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku was shown the door after serious financial irregularities and corruption were reported while he was in charge.
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Health Minister Mkhize orders Gauteng Health Department to “reconcile their data” after embarrassing contradictions in the number of new cases versus recoveries. In the meantime, Western Cape premier issues warning over increased cases.
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#16Days highlighting Gender Based Violence starts hours after a top regional politician is reinstated by the ANC despite being charged with raping his daughters.
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Global activities are planned to make the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. This year the theme is ‘Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!’ Globally, one in three women experience physical or sexual violence, most often perpetrated by an intimate partner.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize visited the Eastern Cape this week, where Covid-19 infections are spiking. Mkhize was met with protesting health workers, who say they are being left out of talks and undermined, report Wara Fana and Thamsanqa Mbovane.
Government and health experts are focusing on the Eastern Cape, which has seen a spike in Covid-19 infections. The Western Cape has seen a spike too, along with clusters around the country. Minister Zweli Mkhize urged citizens to stick to mask-wearing and social distancing.