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By Adam Vaughan People protest against mandatory mask-wearing in TexasReuters/Sergio Flores MORE than half a million people are now confirmed to have died from the coronavirus, as local outbreaks around the world trigger fears of a second wave of covid-19. Globally, a record 189,077 cases were reported on 27 June, and cases are rising in…

The ECD centres have been hit hard during the nationwide lockdown, which was implemented in March. (Getty Images) The Department of Social Development has issued a circular to set out the plans for the reopening of ECDs and partial care facilities. The circular is meant to assist in implementing measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. It…

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in stay-at-home orders that are putting young children at risk of contracting measles, polio and diphtheria, according to a report released Friday by the World Health Organization (WHO).Routine childhood immunizations in at least 68 countries have…

Share on PinterestNew research suggests the risk of a rise in new coronavirus infection rates if distancing measures are relaxed too soon.A study published in preprint has suggested that the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. has stabilized following the implementation of physical distancing measures. The researchers emphasize, however, that the rate of new infections…

LoCO Staff / Today @ 6:14 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt Here Are the Safety Measures Retail Businesses Must Take in Order to Reopen Tomorrow From the Humboldt County Joint Information Center: The Office of the Governor and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released updated industry guidance for businesses to reduce the risk…