The Covid-19 crisis has led to significantly reduced numbers of property deeds being registered because of the number of staff members allowed in the office.Nehawu said of the 11 977 deeds lodged, only 17% were registered during the lockdown.The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development said more staff was expected to return to…
Do not put face masks on toddlers, warn Japanese scientistsThey can only go back to work if their results are negative. Netcare has a special ultraviolet disinfection robot to help destroy viruses, bacteria and fungal spores during the deep-cleaning and disinfection process. Closed"The theatre complex has nevertheless been closed for seven days as an additional precautionary measure,"…
Share on PinterestResources to deal with stress may help healthcare professionals avoid developing PTSD.Early research from China suggests that significant numbers of healthcare staff are experiencing anxiety, symptoms of depression, and feelings of distress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontline healthcare professionals were particularly likely to report these experiences.A new study from Italy,…
Healthcare trains converted into mobile Covid-19 testing units for KZN, Eastern CapeTwo nurses and a porter had died, while 157 health workers had recovered.Friday's provincial statistics show 7 586 cases have been confirmed in the Western Cape, up by 366 from 7 220 a day ago.READ | Medical schemes have new rules, and prescriptions tooAn…
Ramaphosa threatened with possible litigation over council in charge of response to Covid-19According to a communique from the NHLS, it temporarily shut down its chemical pathology and haematology laboratories on Monday, adding it would only accept specified "essential tests"."All other pathology services will continue as normal. All tests listed on the essential test list will…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…