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COVID-19: We need both physical distancing and social solidarity

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Our aim in the next couple of weeks should be to make sure that we all, together, reduce the amount of physical contact between groups of people while, at the same time, building social solidarity, writes a coalition of civil society organisations.

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COVID-19: We need both physical distancing and social solidarity

COVID-19: The urgent, but long race for a vaccine

Posted in: HIV/AIDS, Latest

The COVID-19 virus is spreading rapidly globally and the race is on for a vaccine to curb the respiratory infection. Adele Baleta unpacks the research and development initiatives underway.

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COVID-19: The urgent, but long race for a vaccine

COVID-19: Elderly and people with underlying illnesses are most at risk, according to WHO

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There are now 17 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Africa with most people in their 30s, the oldest being 57. With the global spread of the virus researchers, who inform medical and public health strategies, are working to find out who is most at risk of infection, severe illness and death.

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COVID-19: Elderly and people with underlying illnesses are most at risk, according to WHO

COVID-19: A visit to Tygerberg Hospital’s ward D-10

Posted in: Healthcare system, Latest, Provinces, Western Cape

Shortly after Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced South Africa’s latest tally of 13 confirmed COVID-19 cases – Spotlight got a glimpse of the isolation unit at Tygerberg Hospital where three patients are currently in isolation and awaiting test results to see if they are infected.

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COVID-19: A visit to Tygerberg Hospital’s ward D-10

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