Ibuprofen – Covid-19

'Coronavirus patients should not self-medicate with ibuprofen': WHO CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR People who suspect they have caught the coronavirus should not take the popular drug ibuprofen without consulting a doctor, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says, pointing to ongoing research into possible negative effects. * Kontak jou mediese dokter oor jou toestand as dit vererger… Continue reading Ibuprofen – Covid-19

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

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