Florida’s surgeon general has acknowledged that a syndrome that attacks children and is associated with COVID-19 has surfaced in Florida, adding a scary new dimension to the battle against the coronavirus in the state.Surgeon General Scott Rivkees encouraged physicians and hospitals to make sure they report any suspected cases of what is known as a…
(Reuters) - The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States exceeded 1.5 million on Monday, as total deaths caused by the new coronavirus approached 90,000, according to a Reuters tally of state and county figures. FILE PHOTO: People try to keep social distance as they enjoy a warm day during the outbreak of the…
With another 22 coronavirus related deaths recorded in the country over the last 24 hours, the total has increased to 286, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.Of the 286 deaths registered, 160 were males and 126 females.The Western Cape has registered 166 deaths.Mkhize also confirmed that there had been 918 new confirmed coronavirus cases, taking…
Covid-19 in prisons: Only inmates convicted of petty crimes will go free, says Lamola"It must be noted that, on 5 May 2020, a total of 477 inmates were tested at East London. The first batch of results was received on 11 May 2020, confirming 103 positive cases, 78 [inmates] tested negative, whilst 277 results remained…
LoCO Staff / Today @ 5:15 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt ‘Five New Cases Confirmed Today,’ Say County Officials SEE ALSO:COVID-19 Statistics: May 16, 2020###Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center: Humboldt County’s total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is now 77 as five additional positive cases were confirmed today.Testing conducted by Humboldt…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…