Covid-19
PCR tests prices plummet to R500 after Competition Commission intervenes
Prices for PCR tests have been slashed to R500 after the Competition Commission intervened and negotiated a cut in the cost to carry out the Covid 19 test.
Covid 19: South Africans fear that a tighter lockdown looms as Omicron spreads
Covid 19 might cancel Christmas once again. The Omicron variant of the virus is sweeping like wildfire across Mzansi and tough choices might have to be made.
Zimbabwe mulling over plan for only vaccinated people to use public transport
Zimbabwe is planning on instituting a ban for those who continue to refuse to get vaccinated from using public transport in an effort to fight against Covid 19.
COVID 19: Mzansi records 20 deaths in last 24 hours, almost 20 000 new cases
As South Africa officially enters its fourth COVID-19 wave, infection rates have surged in the last 24 hours. Officials are appealing to SA to get vaccinated.
Mandatory vaccines: Popcru rejects governments plans to make the jab compulsory
Popcru has flatly refused to cooperate with the government's plans to make the Covid 19 vaccine compulsory, saying that it violates people's individual rights.
Anti-vaxxers in Pretoria call for urgent court hearing, will not back down: 'Enough is enough'
A group of anti-vaxxers gathered outside the High Court in Pretoria to protest against vaccines for children in response to the government's pronouncement.
Lockdown restrictions to be decided next week, National Coronavirus Command Council plan meeting
The National Coronavirus Command Council will meet next week to discuss if South Africa requires further lockdown restrictions to fight the effects of Omicron.
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says 7 out of 10 admitted patients are unvaccinated but no need to panic
Minister of Health Joe Phaahla said in a recent media briefing that 70% of unvaccinated people have currently been admitted into hospitals because of Covid19.
Omicron variant spreads in Hong Kong quarantine hotel by vaccinated guests with no contact
The Omicron variant has spread between two fully vaccinated people at a quarantine hotel in Hong Kong. Health officials are wary of how transmissible it is.
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