COVID-19: Students and parents should play their part in keeping safe amid exams

By Siyabonga Kamnqa, November 3, 2020

Posted in: Blog

Ahead of the end-of-year school exams the Western Cape Department of Education has called on matric pupils and their parents to consider the COVID-19 risk associated with attending large social events. Since June, 792 learners have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Western Cape. Siyabonga Kamnqa reports.

COVID-19: Students and parents should play their part in keeping safe amid exams

COVID-19: Marketing of tunnels continues, despite criticism from WHO and scientists

By Elna Schütz, June 15, 2020

Posted in: Latest

The spraying of sanitisers on people in special tunnels or booths in order to combat COVID-19 has been condemned by scientists and government as unnecessary and potentially harmful. Some manufacturers nevertheless continue to market these products. Elna Schütz investigates.

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COVID-19: Marketing of tunnels continues, despite criticism from WHO and scientists

COVID-19: Project helps EC rural communities access hand sanitisers

By Luvuyo Mehlwana, May 13, 2020

Posted in: Eastern Cape, Latest, Provinces

Rhodes University and the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform are working together to make sure more people have access to hand sanitiser.

Tags: COVID-19 COVID-19 infections COVID-19 testing EASTERN CAPE HEALTH hand sanitiser Pharmaceutical research and development Rhodes University