Coronavirus

A doctor attends to a Covid-19 patient at an intensive care unit. (Fethi Belaid/AFP) President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that the country's hospitals still need thousands of ICU beds to deal with the peak of the Covid-19 outbreak.The government's modellers estimate we will need between 25 000 and 35 000 ICU beds between August and…

riots that erupted in downtown Jacksonville the night before.In a statement, a spokesperson said there will be no tests administered at the Florida Division of Emergency Management site Sunday “to ensure the safety of patients and employees.” No other details were provided.The parking lot outside TIAA Bank Field has been running for several weeks as…

A woman is tested for COVID-19 at Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City earlier this month. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images A woman is tested for COVID-19 at Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City earlier this month. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images…

The Gauteng health department cautions suppliers against fraudsters masquerading as health officials.Fraudsters are taking advantage of the high demand for PPE during Covid-19.The department pleads with suppliers to verify the authenticity of quotes with its supply chain offices.The Gauteng Department of Health has cautioned suppliers to be vigilant of fraudsters masquerading as department officials looking…

Image copyright Getty Images Vulnerable people in England who have been asked to remain at home since the coronavirus lockdown began are to be allowed outdoors once a day with members of their household from Monday.Those living alone will be able to meet one other person from another household while maintaining social distancing.The guidance -…