Coronavirus COVID-19 News specific to South Africa

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Breakthrough in treatment of Covid-19 currently under trial, so far effective in all but 1.8% of patients undergone the treatment.

Durban professor develops first anti-Covid-19 drug treatment

A Durban clinical pharmacologist has developed a drug which in the first round of trials showed that 98.2% of patients were clear of all Covid-19 symptoms within 96 hours.

www.iol.co.za

 

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The Western Cape is rallying hard to avoid a harder lockdown as the COVID-19 infection rate continues to climb. Nearing 17,000 active cases, the infection rate in the province is now similar to that at the height of the pandemic in early July.

Premier Alan Winde says he has submitted an extensive plan to President Cyril Ramaphosa to mitigate the situation.

He’s calling for more stringent enforcement measures.
Several private hospitals are also reaching full capacity.

COVID-19: More restrictions for the Western Cape?

Nearing 17,000 active cases, the infection rate in the province is now similar, to that at the height of the pandemic in early July.

www.enca.com

 

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27 Nov 41
29 Nov 64
7 Dec 98

9 Dec 122

Going up rapidly in the Overstrand.

6,000 national infections today, going up rapidly.

The second wave has started, expect new restrictions soon.

 

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Confirmed?

LISTEN | We're well into second Covid-19 wave, confirms Zweli Mkhize as cases spike

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced on Wednesday that South Africa is now in its second wave, wave with 6,079 cases reported over the past 24-hours.

www.timeslive.co.za

 

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Confirmed?

LISTEN | We're well into second Covid-19 wave, confirms Zweli Mkhize as cases spike

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced on Wednesday that South Africa is now in its second wave, wave with 6,079 cases reported over the past 24-hours.

www.timeslive.co.za

Certainly looks like it:

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It's a good thing he doesn't seem to mix religion with law...

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has prayed that any Covid-19 vaccine "of the devil" be destroyed.

"I lock out any vaccine that is not of you," he said on Thursday, during a closing prayer.

"If there be any vaccine that is of the devil, meant to infuse triple-six in the lives of people, meant to corrupt their DNA, any such vaccine, Lord God Almighty, may it be destroyed by fire, in the name of Jesus."

Mogoeng prays against any Covid-19 vaccine 'from the devil' to be 'destroyed by fire' | News24

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has sparked controversy by praying that any Covid-19 vaccine "of the devil" be destroyed.

www.news24.com

 

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8,000 new infections today. Time CR did something...

 

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Politically connected affiliates are mentioning talks of potential clampdown 22 Dec to 3 Jan. Curfew back to 10 pm/6 am, no alcohol, no gatherings.

 

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Covid-19 hospital admissions in Western Cape increased by 409%

The Western Cape has 18 296 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 146 743 cases and 123 477 recoveries.

www.iol.co.za

 

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30 Nov 35k
11 Dec 57k

 

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Politically connected affiliates are mentioning talks of potential clampdown 22 Dec to 3 Jan. Curfew back to 10 pm/6 am, no alcohol, no gatherings.

That will suck balls
We have a national championship scheduled for that period

 

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Politically connected affiliates are mentioning talks of potential clampdown 22 Dec to 3 Jan. Curfew back to 10 pm/6 am, no alcohol, no gatherings.

Sounds about right though the alcohol sale ban will be announced on a Sunday evening to stop a run on bottle stores. So likely to start on the 21st.

 

[Arzy]

Sounds about right though the alcohol sale ban will be announced on a Sunday evening to stop a run on bottle stores. So likely to start on the 21st.

Also heard from an acquaintance in the logistics industry today that they expect to stop transporting alcohol from Tuesday

 

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Also heard from an acquaintance in the logistics industry today that they expect to stop transporting alcohol from Tuesday

Wouldn't surprise me.

 

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Western Cape has record Covid-19 infections as death toll passes 5,000

The Western Cape's active cases of Covid-19 soared above 20,000 for the first time in Saturday.

www.timeslive.co.za

The growth of active Covid-19 cases during the Western Cape's second wave is outpacing the first wave. The red line indicates the long-term trend.

 

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I'm starting to think the second wave is going to be much worse than the first in SA. I needed new masks so went with the top rated FFP3/N99. Known brand with proper testing and certification, not Chinese fakes.

 

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DA warns against closing beaches ahead of Ramaphosa's rumoured address

This comes amidst speculation that President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the closure of beaches on Sunday evening.

ewn.co.za