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COVID-19 casualties: Why medical aids are keen on saving South Africa’s failing medical practices
A new proposal guarantees private doctors at least 70% of what they made before the pandemic hit — but it also helps medical aid schemes’ financial risks in the face of mounting coronavirus claims.
No cloth mask, no entry: Rules for restaurants, hotels and casinos under level 3...
Tourism directives allowing certain hospitality services to reopen their doors. These include restaurants, hotels, conference venues and casinos.
Sorry, no scalp massages: Hairdresser rules under #level3lockdown
Itching to get your hair and nails done during lockdown? Well, now you can visit your stylist — but make sure to book an appointment and bring your mask.
How researchers found that a cheap steroid can reduce COVID-19 death rates
The RECOVERY trial in the UK has found that dexamethasone can reduce deaths by one third and those receiving oxygen by one fifth.
Reopening South Africa’s Universities
A summary of South Africa’s department of higher education and training directives on the phased reopening of universities and higher education institutions. What university staff and students can expect under South Africa’s coronavirus lockdown.
No masks, no school. Find out what the new school year looks like
Here’s what the rest of the school year will look like for learners in South Africa as the country continues to adjust to life with COVID-19.
Struggling with reporting on COVID-19? This free course will help
Epidemiology 101 is a tailor-made course for journalists presented by world-renowned epidemiologists and scientists.
What does COVID-19 mean for people with HIV and TB? Check out the data
Plus, why new, simpler TB prevention medication couldn't come at a better time for South Africa. Check out these resources from our latest webinar.
How to bury someone who died of COVID-19
The health department has released directives outlining how patients who succumbed to COVID-19 are to be handled and buried.
Full report: How 135 people at St Augustine’s Hospital in Durban got COVID-19
The report outlines in detail how SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, spread through Netcare's 149-bed facility in DurbanResource details:Publication: Report into a nosocomial outbreak of coronavirus...
Updated South African guidelines for the testing and treatment of the new coronavirus
A resource summary of the updated COVID-19 testing and management guidelines from South Africa's National Department of Health and National Institute for Communicable Diseases.
Level 3 lockdown: You can buy booze again, but there’s a catch. Read the...
On 1 June, South Africa will move to a level three COVID-19 lockdown. What does it mean for you? Read the regulations.
Who’s new on SA’s COVID-19 Ministerial Advisory Committee?
A summary of the terms of reference shaping the scope and limitations of South Africa’s COVID-19 brain trust - the men and women advising the Minister of Health on the country’s COVID-19 response.
Read South Africa’s national, provincial COVID-19 projections in full
Read the modelling studies released by South African academics that predict the impact of COVID-19 on the country.
‘Hard lockdown is no longer sustainable in its current form’ — Mkhize
Take a look at South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize's presentation to the national coronavirus command council about easing the national lockdown.
What kinds of clothes can you buy in-store under level four lockdown?
Keeping covered up under lockdown. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s regulations on in-store clothes sales.