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Strict hygiene protocols have been implemented at schools to ensure they minimise the risk of contracting the coronavirus. For one Cape Town principal, waiting days for a suspected Covid-19 test to come back is too long a wait before taking action.The department, though, says it is only necessary to close and clean affected areas upon…

The sale, dispensation and distribution of alcohol has been banned with immediate effect.A night-time curfew kicks in on Monday between the hours of 21:00 and 04:00.And compulsory wearing of masks will be enforced.President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday laid down the law in emphatic style, announcing a tough raft of restrictions on civil liberties to battle Covid-19.The…

Clara Solomons died of multiple organ failure following two operations in May.Upon admission, she had tested negative for the coronavirus. She was positive at the time of her death.According to her surgeon, Covid-19 was one of a number of factors which led to her death.When Clara Solomons was admitted for surgery at Gatesville Melomed Hospital…

(Reuters) - California, North Carolina and a string of U.S. cities mandated or urged mandatory mask use on Thursday to get a grip on spiraling coronavirus cases as at least six states set daily records. Putting aside concerns about individual rights and political unpopularity, U.S. governors and mayors said they were turning to compulsory face…