The vaccine has been described as probably the world’s leading candidate and the most advanced in terms of development BY DEENA BEASLEY AstraZeneca Plc said it has paused global trials, including large late-stage trials, of its…
Wearing face masks, especially in indoor public spaces, is now mandated or recommended in more than 160 countries A new review published in BMJ Analysis has found that despite some concerns, wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of…
The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng is 11,164 — with 3,348 recoveries and 81 deaths. The provincial health department said in an update on Monday that out of a total of 19,359 contacts, 13,170 people had completed the…
Deputy minister of correctional services Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa has tested positive for the coronavirus. Spokesperson for the cabinet Phumla Williams said on Saturday that Holomisa was self-isolating at his residence and taking all the…
An 18-month cycle of 50 days of strict lockdown followed by 30 days of easing could peg SA’s Covid-19 fatalities to just over 9,000 and allow the health system to cope, says an international team of researchers. SA was one of 16 countries…
