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Health Minister Zweli Mkhize PHOTO: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images Two kinds of antibody tests are now legal in South Africa - five months since the tests were first deemed essential.They are "rapid, point-of-care tests" and laboratory tests.Nine companies have been licensed by regulatory agency Sahpra to offer the tests.The health ministry has also listed the limitations…

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has expressed his "deep appreciation" for healthcare workers who are braving the Covid-19 storm.Mkhize says more than 27 000 healthcare workers have been infected with Covid-19 and 240 have died."I am here to celebrate the health professional and to salute you all for the sheer tenacity and resilience you have portrayed…

Gauteng MEC for Health, Dr Bandile Masuku Sharon Seretlo, Gallo Images Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku has again denied his involvement in irregular personal protective equipment deals.He said he had told this to the ANC PIC in Gauteng and SIU.Masuku added it was he who initiated the probe into PPE procurement in April.Gauteng Health MEC…

Doctors putting on gloves. The Daily Dispatch reported that a dead businessman's company was listed as having benefitted from the Eastern Cape health department's Covid-19 procurement. The newspaper reported that Odwa KK Matshaya's family was shocked when they saw his company, 2KS construction and projects, listed as having received R992 105.The Eastern Cape health department said…

KSL TV, File By Graham Dudley, KSL.com | Updated - Aug. 22, 2020 at 1:33 p.m. | Posted - Aug. 22, 2020 at 1:02 p.m. Utah's total counts since the pandemic began to 48,814 confirmed cases and 385 deaths.In an email, health department spokesman Tom Hudachko said the two deceased Utahns were both Salt Lake…