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GOVERNOR KIM REYNOLDS HAS SAID MANDATES ARE NOT ENFORCEABLE. STEVE: A WARNING TONIGHT FROM THE POLK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY BEEN TESTED FOR THE CORONAVIRUS ISOLATE YOURSELF UNTIL YOU GET THE RESULTS. POLK COUNTY IS ONE OF THE STATE’S CORONAVIRUS HOT SPOTS. RIGHT NOW THE COUNTY’ POSITIVITY RATE IS 12 -- 12.4%.…

Workers in protective gear work at Westpark cemetery in Johannesburg. Luba Lesolle, Gallo Images The testing of all bodies is for the government to have a better understanding of the number of people actually dying of the virus.While funeral undertakers have raised concerns, the health department says it will pay for the tests. However, tests on…

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…