China reports 31 656 new COVID cases for November 23 vs 29 157 a day earlier
China reported 31 656 new COVID-19 infections on November 23, of which 4 010 were symptomatic and 27
Uganda reports increase in number of new COVID-19 infections: Health ministry
Uganda’s health ministry has warned of an increase in the number of new COVID-19 infections in the
SA records 3 274 new COVID-19 cases
South Africa has recorded 3 274 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of
Government extends deadline for public consultations regarding new COVID-19 regulations
The Health Department has extended the public participation process for revised regulations under
Calls grow for President Ramaphosa to end national state of disaster
Some medical experts have added their voices to calls to end the national state of disaster, which
Canada advises against international travel amid Omicron threat
Canada’s government implored its residents on Wednesday not to leave the country as provinces ramp
57 countries have reported COVID-19 cases caused by Omicron: Phaahla
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla says following the announcement of the detection of the Omicron
SAHPRA approves third dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The South African Health Products Authority (SAHPRA) has approved a third (booster) dose of the
Govt working to finalise mandatory vaccination consultations: Labour Minister
Labour and Employment Minister Thulas Nxesi says government is now working to finalise consultations
Saftu determined to fight for employees who are anti-vaxxers
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) says although it supports vaccinations, it is
Costa Rica issues COVID-19 vaccine requirement for children
Costa Rican children aged five and up must get COVID-19 vaccinations, according to a new health
Lockdown level 1 could onset fourth wave of COVID-19, SAMA warns
The South African Medical Association has warned that government’s decision to move the country from
Salba welcomes relaxation of alcohol trading restrictions
The South African Liquor Brand Owners’ Association (Salba) chairperson, Sibani Mngadi, has welcomed
COVID-19 sends northern Chinese city into semi-shutdown
China’s northeastern city of Harbin, population 10 million, went into semi-shutdown after reporting
20 years of progress in attaining SDGs snatched by COVID-19: Gates Foundation
The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have stopped 20 years of progress in the attainment of
KZN Legislature urges eligible citizens to get vaccinated
The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature is appealing to South Africans aged 18 and older to be vaccinated
Lesotho makes strides towards possible COVID-19 treatment
The Department of Research and Innovation at the National University of Lesotho has made strides
Rugby Championship to go ahead: Sanzaar
The governing body for rugby in the southern hemisphere, Sanzaar, has confirmed that the Rugby
KZN Premier to provide update on latest development on COVID-19 infections
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala, will on Sunday provide an update on the latest developments
Four countries in Africa enter their fourth wave of COVID-19 infections: Africa CDC
Four countries in Africa have entered their fourth wave of surging COVID-19 infections.