Ivo Vegter The Daily Friend Lockdowns a ‘ghastly global catastrophe’ Prof. David Nabarro, the world’s highest-ranking expert on Covid-19, has said that the World Health Organisation (WHO) does not advocate lockdowns, since their only…
It is still unclear if SA will experience a second surge of Covid-19 — but if it does, the country will be prepared. This was the assurance of health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on Tuesday. “We have a plan now that’s been tabled with us from…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has compared those linked to Covid-19 personal protective equipment corruption to murderers. Ramaphosa, who said this while addressing members of the SA National Editors Forum on Wednesday evening, spoke as…
The World Health Organisation has urged countries not to reimpose national lockdowns in an attempt to stem the spread of Covid-19 due to social and economic repercussions. In an exclusive interview, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, who helps lead…
US President Donald Trump said on April 14 2020 that he has instructed his administration to at least temporarily halt funding to the World Health Organisation over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump, speaking at a White…
People are currently confused as to whether the wearing of face masks is necessary or optional. Certain shops, specifically Clicks at the Rosehill Mall, have notices in the shop windows indicating that gloves and masks might be causing…
