U.S. coronavirus deaths are projected to reach more than 220,000 by the beginning of November as many states continue to report a surge in new cases and hospitalizations.The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington estimates 224,089 fatalities from COVID-19 by Nov. 1, which is roughly 90,000 more than the current number of deaths in…
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize. 174 new Covid-19-related deaths have been recorded, taking the toll to 4 346.As of Tuesday, 298 292 confirmed cases have been recorded. In the last 24 hours, 10 496 new cases were recorded.As of Tuesday, 174 new Covid-19-related deaths have been recorded, taking the toll to 4 346.In his daily Covid-19 report, Health Minister Zweli…
By Michael Le Page People enjoy al fresco dining at a bar as restrictions ease in New YorkJeenah Moon/REUTERS Coronavirus deaths are falling in the US even as cases skyrocket. In the UK, a lower proportion of people hospitalised with covid‑19 are dying. This has led to suggestions that the risk of dying if you are infected…
Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered an update on California's response to coronavirus, including both additional closures for watchlist counties (including L.A. County) and closures across the state. You can read highlights below or watch the full press conference above. GYMS, CHURCHES, SALONS, MORE MUST CLOSE IN LA COUNTY, OTHER WATCHLIST COUNTIES All counties on the county…
CLOSE According to a Pew Research Center report, discrimination and racism have increased in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, particularly for Asians. USA TODAYAs the coronavirus pandemic reached new highs in Florida and across the world Sunday, New York City health officials offered a glimmer of hope: They reported zero deaths for the first…
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…