Health Minister Zweli Mkhize South Africa has recorded 238 new Covid-19 deaths, increasing the death toll to 13 981.From Friday to Saturday, the Free State recorded the highest number of deaths – about half of the total – with 123 fatalities.Gauteng reported 81 deaths and there were 19 deaths in KwaZulu-Natal. There were also six…
At least 53 cases of the coronavirus have been traced back to an Aug. 7 wedding and reception in Maine that violated attendance limits, state health officials said. A local hospital said Friday one person whose infection has been linked to the event has died.About 65 people attended the reception at the Big Moose Inn…
COVID-19 is currently the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., eight months after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the country. The coronavirus is behind only heart disease and cancer among causes of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."COVID is now the No. 3 cause of…
A funeral parlour staff member in personal protective gear prepares a grave for a Covid-19-related burial. An analysis of estimated excess deaths found by researchers and reported Covid-19 numbers show the virus is having an untold, deadly impact.Reported Covid-19 deaths, now more than 11 000, could be understating the impact of the local epidemic by…
The Covid-19 death toll has surpassed the 10 000 mark. Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo SA has seen an increase of 7 712 Covid-19 cases on Saturday, taking the overall total to 553 188.The recovery rate is now at 73%.The death toll has surged past the 10 000 mark.The Covid-19 death toll in South Africa has…
Published: August 12, 2026, 7:23 pm Whole Foods Market is recalling dozens of products that contain jalapeños because they are part of a larger recall connected to a Salmonella outbreak. The jalapeños were sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors and were recalled because of Salmonella contamination. There are 345 confirmed patients across 27 states in the
Dennis Schmidt started smoking as a teenager, when that was so unexceptional that his Catholic high school designated outdoor “senior smoking quarters,” where students in their final year could take cigarette breaks. He smoked a pack of menthols daily for nearly 40 years. As a registered nurse at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and
5 min read WHEN PEOPLE THINK of diet, a lineup of boring salads and small portions might come to mind. The volumetrics diet is different. This eating plan does the opposite: encouraging people to eat high amounts of foods with the goal of filling their stomach. Eating as much as you want might sound like