Covid-19
South Africa's Covid-19 figures have risen in the past 24 hours. The increase in cases is particularly prominent in Gauteng, Western Cape, Free State and KZN.
KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala sent out a stern warning to those involved in the sale of fake Covid 19 vaccination certificates, saying they'd face prosecution.
The Minister of Health has expressed his embarrassment at South Africans who aren't getting vaccinated. He says that vaccines will prevent a severe fourth wave.
People over the age of 60 will get a R100 Vooma voucher after they get their Covid-19 vaccine as part of the government's effort to get more people vaccinated.
A recent study conducted by Discovery Health has revealed that those who have been double vaccinated are 20 times less likely to die from the coronavirus.
South Africa's ambitious target of a 70% vaccination rate by December is no longer a reality. The Department of Health has admitted defeat due to low turnout.
South Africa will more than likely be hit with a fourth wave of Covid 19 in December. The severity of the wave will depend on how many people are vaccinated.
Discovery announced that unvaccinated people are more likely to die from Covid-19. They have discovered that the Pfizer vaccine is effective against delta.
Britain has intensified its fight against the Covid 19 pandemic by recently becoming the first country in the world to approve the molnupiravir antiviral pill.
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