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Allergy experts say while it may be difficult to tell the difference between an allergy and Covid-19, allergy sufferers must study symptoms very closely and rule out fever. and body aches. Image: Pexels

How to tell the difference between an allergy and Covid-19

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, it may be difficult to tell whether your sniffing, fatigue or dry cough is a sign of Covid-19 disease or just an allergy. According to Prof Michael Levin, head of the allergy division at the Red…

CHANGE THE STORY: Youth receiving packs from Tomorrow Trust Picture: SUPPLIED

Trust educates children on Covid-19

As the national lockdown continues, one major issue that is emerging is the lack of understanding about the Sars- CoV-2 virus. NGO has stepped in to meet this challenge with their #changethestory campaign which aims to educate orphaned…

Covid-19 could spread like wildfire in the country’s congested townships, where social distancing is nearly impossible.Image: 123RF / maridav

Even indoors and at home, self-isolating is hard work

Social distancing and self-isolation became de rigeur after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a national state of disaster this week. But many are having a tough time of it. Tiffany Gore, 30, a hotel guest relations manager,…

A cashier at Africa’s largest supermarket chain, Nakumatt, in Kenya. File imageImage: Reuters

Covid-19: Here’s why wearing gloves is not ideal & handwashing is best

“Why are cashiers not given gloves?” That’s what Kgaohelo Tshego Tefu wanted to know from Checkers on Twitter. And she’s not alone — most consumers firmly believe that gloves on an employee’s hands — traditionally when handling food, but…

Health initiative launch

Sesame Workshop, J&J on board JOHNSON and Johnson (J&J) and Sesame Workshop launched critical health and hygiene multimedia resources for children and caregivers in the Buffalo City Metro (BCM) last week. Sesame Workshop, the non-profit…