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Lockdown: Yes, your rubbish will still be collected in JoburgThe City of Johannesburg's member of the mayoral committee for environment and infrastructure services, Mpho Moerane, said the screening was part of employees' wellness programme."We are here to ensure that our workers are healthy and those with symptoms will be taken into isolation and assisted medically.…

Coronavirus: 27 patients on ventilators as SA edges towards the end of 'hard' lockdown"On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the department decided to conduct on site contact tracing at Clover - Bloemfontein, Harvey Road. There are 369 persons. This led to a temporary closure of Clover while awaiting the results of all 369 contacts. The place…

Anna Davis Abel, a graduate student studying creative writing at West Virginia University, couldn't get tested for COVID-19 until her doctor ruled out other possible illnesses. Rebecca Kiger for KHN hide caption toggle caption Rebecca Kiger for KHN Anna Davis Abel, a graduate student studying creative writing at West Virginia University, couldn't get tested for…

Survey: A quarter of South Africans have no money for food during lockdownHe also addressed the issue of personal protective equipment, assuring people there was enough gear in stock."Our biggest ammunition on fighting the virus is technical professional training for healthcare workers on the frontline, and we are sure that there is adequate stock to…

Share on PinterestKyle Briggs is a physician assistant specializing in cardiac critical care.I’m not on the front line. Rather, as a [physician assistant]-intensivist who never leaves the ICU, I’m the last line of defense. I’m part of a team that deals with the sickest patients in the hospital.My patients need invasive machines and potent medications…