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Western Cape premier confirms increased pressure on hospital system, but not yet at peak capacity"As we have noted across the health system, and in other sectors, there are several healthcare workers who are affected and is in isolation at home," Van der Heever said."However, this has not had any negative effect on service delivery at…

As dental offices reopen for routine care across the country — services like teeth cleanings are now allowed in 42 states — it's not exactly business as usual for dentists and dental hygienists who mostly shut down in March as the pandemic hit.  While the rules of reopening vary state by state, dental offices providing more…

James Martin/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of people to shelter in place, closing down businesses and freezing communities to help public health officials lower the number of hospitalizations from the disease. As governments look for ways to reopen…

Limpopo has seen a spike in Covid-19 cases within 24 hours, with the majority of it recorded in the mining areas of the province's Sekhukhune District.The province on Wednesday stood at 93 cases - but, by Thursday, the number had risen to 121, to the ire of authorities who cautioned that some areas may remain…

The coronavirus pandemic continues its deadly march through rural counties and small towns across the country, led by flareups in Southern and Midwestern states that are becoming new epicenters of the outbreak.Almost 80 percent of Americans now live in counties where the virus is spreading widely, according to an analysis by the Brookings Institution demographer…