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Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku denied reports that he was involved in irregular personal protective equipment deals.A Sunday newspaper reported that Masuku and his wife were linked to an irregular R125 million contract awarded to disputed AmaBhaca king, Madzikane II Thandisizwe Diko. Masuku said those found guilty of fraud or the misappropriation of funds would face…

Massachusetts health officials report 273 new cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths The Department of Public Health reported an additional 273 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and confirmed 19 new COVID-19-related deaths across the state Sunday, bringing the state's confirmed coronavirus death toll to 8,310.In addition to the total of 108,380 confirmed cases in Massachusetts, state…

Kimora 'Kimmie' Lynum, nine, of Putnam County, Florida, died from coronavirus complications on July 17, despite not having any known pre-existing health conditions.A nine-year-old girl has been named as the youngest person to die from coronavirus in Florida, as her family say they have no idea where she caught the virus.Kimora 'Kimmie' Lynum, nine, of…

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department notified two local bars and the Railyard commons area on Saturday that they were not allowed to operate for 24 hours because their violations of the latest Directed Health Measure “presented a risk to public health and contribute to the community spread of COVID-19.”   LLCHD has…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to spike, health leaders of the “Core 4” municipalities in the Kansas City metro issued a strong warning on Friday, saying that future shutdowns may be necessary if certain precautions are not taken.According to health officials, the Kansas City metro has recently seen a “dramatic…