1993 ..... Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe, sometimes fatal, respiratory disease in humans caused by infection with hantaviruses. Anyone who comes into contact with rodents that carry hantaviruses is at risk of HPS. Rodent infestation in and around the home remains the primary risk for hantavirus exposure. Even healthy individuals are at… Continue reading Hantavirus
Kategorie: Corona Virus
Mutations of Coronavirus – COVID-19 virus
Dit wil voorkom of daar nou verskillende soorte mutasies is met die virus as daar na verskillende inligtingstukke van nader bekyk word. Die redes ook hoekom Italie as voorbeeld meer sterfgevalle het as ander lande of ander lande het soms beter reaksies op behandelings. "Die moontlikheid dat dit "beheer of gemanipuleer" word in sekere… Continue reading Mutations of Coronavirus – COVID-19 virus
Spanish soldiers find elderly patients abandoned, dead in retirement homes
Weet wat om julle aangaan, weet waar en hoe dit met geliefdes gaan, veral oues van dae en ander wat versorgend is, daar is heelwat om hieroor uit te brei. Tref reelings vir die "sluit" van strate , oues van dae besoek word of voedsel voor geneem word. Om ou mense af te sonder is… Continue reading Spanish soldiers find elderly patients abandoned, dead in retirement homes
FDA – coronavirus patients to be treated with blood from survivors
The Food and Drug Administration will allow doctors across the country to begin using plasma donated by coronavirus survivors to treat patients who are critically ill with the virus, under new emergency protocols approved. The FDA’s decision comes a day after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state’s health department planned to begin treating… Continue reading FDA – coronavirus patients to be treated with blood from survivors
Corona – Ramaphosa – 23 March 2020
Ramaphosa address the government's plan to combat the spread of the coronavirus on 23 March 2020. A Nationwide lockdown. Ramaphosa met earlier on with business leaders at the Union Buildings in Pretoria to discuss the affect the disaster is having on businesses and the economy at large. He has also consulted faith… Continue reading Corona – Ramaphosa – 23 March 2020
Dr Dan Lee Dimke PhD – COVID-19 virus
Here an opinion by Dr Dimke - Listen to his video too. The highly contagious virus that has caused “The COVID- 9 Outbreak”, carries a significant vulnerability that may be immediately exploitable. In other words, this coronavirus can be stopped, far more easily than most people, and most health professionals, realize. Dr. Dan Lee… Continue reading Dr Dan Lee Dimke PhD – COVID-19 virus
COVID-19 – possible kit to test
Cape Bio Pharm - Diagnostic test kits for the coronavirus are in high demand - but all of them are imported. A South African company is looking to potentially change that and fast. A cheaper, locally produced kit would separate the seasonal flu sufferer from a person infected with COVID-19, alleviating the strain on… Continue reading COVID-19 – possible kit to test
Covid-19 virus – Richards Bay possible high risk areas
The concern surfaced at the quarterly Industrial Emergency Planning Committee meeting held recently at the civic centre. GIVEN industry’s large employee numbers and significant international travel links, Richards Bay could be a prime location for the spread of the coronavirus. The concern surfaced at the quarterly Industrial Emergency Planning Committee meeting held recently at the… Continue reading Covid-19 virus – Richards Bay possible high risk areas
Meerensee – Richards Bay – KZN – SA – COVID-19 virus
Hotline Coronavirus 0800029999 - WhatsApp line Coronavirus 0600123456 Please make use of numbers and share. Confirmation has been received that lab test results have indicated that a Richards Bay Primary School pupil has contracted the coronavirus. Scores of anxious parents gathered outside the school since early this morning after news surfaced that a Richards Bay… Continue reading Meerensee – Richards Bay – KZN – SA – COVID-19 virus
Covid-19 virus – – – –
The vast majority of South Africa’s confirmed cases are people who have recently travelled overseas but there are now confirmed cases of local transmission. The 'confirmed South African' cases are in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. What does a “national state of disaster” actually mean? Section 27 of the Disaster Management Act allows Minister… Continue reading Covid-19 virus – – – –
Coronavirus – Richards Bay – Covid-19 (South Africa)
SCORES of parents have gathered outside Richards Bay Primary School, Meerensee, Richards Bay, exhibiting great concern over the apparent lack of communication with them. This comes after confirmation that a Richards Bay Primary School pupil has tested positive for the coronavirus – the first known case in Richards Bay and Zululand. The child and… Continue reading Coronavirus – Richards Bay – Covid-19 (South Africa)
COVID-19 virus – SA borders closed down
South Africa has closed the majority of its border posts following an increase in infections in the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced control measures for the viral outbreak on Sunday evening and also revealed that the number of people infected by the virus in South Africa has risen to 61. South Africa has closed 35 land… Continue reading COVID-19 virus – SA borders closed down
South Africa Covit-19 Emergency Disaster
Speech from President of South Africa notes Government of South Africa declared a National State of Disaster * President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for consolidated reports from his Cabinet as the country experiences rapidly rising coronavirus cases. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzE7r05KJTY * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4MSI-nDMMw&t=517s Speech from President of South Africa notes Government of South Africa… Continue reading South Africa Covit-19 Emergency Disaster
From Wuhan to the Ranch, Limpopo
Dis nie net uitspattige uitgawe nie, maar indien miljoene siek word, gaan verwag word dat almal so hanteer word, ook die wat kwarantyn verlang. En asof dit nie genoeg is nie, word daar waarskuwings aan die publiek gestuur om nie in te meng met die plek van kwarantyn nie, die weermag is teenwoordig. Hoekom… Continue reading From Wuhan to the Ranch, Limpopo
Corona virus – – March 2020
The novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, has been classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization after it spread worldwide — with major hotspots in China, Iran and Italy. Doctors and health officials are urging people to practise social distancing, and governments worldwide are limiting large gatherings in order to limit… Continue reading Corona virus – – March 2020
COVID-19 – Coronavirus March 2020
So far, the closest match to the human coronavirus has been found in a bat in China’s Yunnan province. A study published on 3 February found that the bat coronavirus shared 96% of its genetic material with the virus that causes COVID-19. Bats could have passed the virus to humans, but there are key… Continue reading COVID-19 – Coronavirus March 2020
“Viruses” (EID) – Diseases
Why are bats the reservoirs of so many EIDs? Bats have several unique features that may account for their importance in EID transmission and maintenance. Bats are the second largest order of mammals. Currently, there are ∼1,200 recognized bat species worldwide, accounting for approximately 25% of all mammalian species. The diversity of bat species alone,… Continue reading “Viruses” (EID) – Diseases
Eight planes put on lockdown at Heathrow over coronavirus fears
Major airports have begun screening passengers for the coronavirus, and more than three dozen airlines—including Delta, American and United—have cut their flights to mainland China. But those measures may not provide much solace to anyone who has to board a flight. How do viruses spread—and specifically on airplanes? And how serious is the… Continue reading Eight planes put on lockdown at Heathrow over coronavirus fears
Repatriation of South Africans from Wuhan, Hubei, China
Cyril Ramaphosa has directed the repatriation of South African citizens from Wuhan city in Hubei province, China. Cabinet has decided on this course of action after due consideration of the circumstances, and following several requests from the families of South Africans in the city. Daar sal 'n poging van die regering aangewend word om… Continue reading Repatriation of South Africans from Wuhan, Hubei, China
Parliament briefing from PRC – Coronavirus – 2019-nCoV
25 February 2020 The Portfolio Committee on Tourism and the Portfolio Committee on Health today received a briefing from the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the impact of the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (NCV) which has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO). *… Continue reading Parliament briefing from PRC – Coronavirus – 2019-nCoV
















