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In a statement on Monday, Tshwane Mayor Randall Williams said the city had continued to witness significant week-on-week increases in the number of active cases.
The president also stressed the importance of keeping the economy open after months of stifling movement restrictions.
He urged citizens not to drop their guard and continue adhering to the health rules, such as wearing face masks and respecting curfew times.
South Africa has recorded just over 800,000 coronavirus infections - more than a third of the cases reported across the African continent - and over 20,000 deaths.
AFP
While Russia, for a time, appeared to escape a serious coronavirus outbreak, the situation there has changed drastically during these two months of April and May, - passing Germany and France to become the third most-infected country in the world, according to The Moscow Times.
Despite its internal difficulties, Russia has been offering coronavirus assistance to a number of Africa countries.
Russian Foreign Ministry said a number of African countries have requested Moscow's assistance in combating the coronavirus.
These requests are carefully studied and the situation in a particular country is taken into account,\" it reported, adding that coronavirus spread rates were relatively low in African countries, with the exception of Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and South Africa.
Russia's Sputnik News, under the headline, \"Tunisia Asks Russia for Respirators, Masks, Medical Equipment Amid Pandemic\" quoted the Tunisian Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Tarak ben Salem who said: \"This request for assistance is a part of friendly relations between Tunisia and Russia.
[Monitor] The Ministry of Health has registered 11 new Covid-19 infections as the number of confirmed cases on Monday rose to 870.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaicans are to go to the polls on Thursday, September 3, 2020.
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TEACHERS yesterday remained defiant, vowing not to return to work before their salary demands were met as they also raised the red flag over rising COVID-19 cases in the country. BY MOSES MATENGA Government has insisted on reopening schools for the remaining classes — Early Childhood Development to Grade 5, as well as Forms One and Two — while keeping a tight lid on by-elections and other public gatherings, with a possibility of imposing another lockdown. Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) president Takavafira Zhou said it was scary that government had ordered schools to operate 100% at a time the country was recording a surge in COVID-19 cases, including five that were confirmed at a primary school in Masvingo and another one in Bulawayo. “We are not going to work, but what must be made clear is that teachers are not absent. They have been deliberately incapacitated by the employer,” Zhou said. He said COVID-19 cases were rising in schools, adding that the situation was likely to get out of hand as most schools had inadequate personal protective equipment. “I am sure you are aware now that there are several schools where students have tested positive for COVID-19 like Rujeko Primary School and a lot of other schools elsewhere. The issue of health and safety of teachers is a crucial one and so we want the government to address these issues before teachers can go back to work,” Zhou said. “We have maintained that teachers and pupils must be tested before they go back to school and now with the coming in of infants, you can imagine what will be happening.” A snap survey by NewsDay in Harare showed that pupils were boarding school buses without following COVID-19 protocols and without their hands being sanitised. Some schools, particularly in Harare, reportedly advised pupils to stay home citing COVID-19 risks and absence of teachers. But Agnes Mahomwa, the chief co-ordinator for the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Office of the President and Cabinet, yesterday said government had made risk assessments and concluded that pupils were better off in school than at home. “As we have been implementing our response, we were continuously monitoring to make sure that guidelines and protocols are in place. We have also looked at researches and assessments done elsewhere, and Unicef has helped us in that area in balancing the act to say what more damage can we do by not allowing learners to go back to school versus the risk of COVID-19, and it has been very clear that you can actually do more damage when you don’t allow the learners to go back to school,” she said. “But what we have to make sure is that when they go back to school, you guard and make sure all the guidelines and processes are being adhered to,” she said. She, however, could not be drawn to explain how the guidelines and protocols would be enforced in the absence of teachers. Labour minister Paul Mavima admitted in Senate last week that the majority of teachers were not reporting for duty, adding that government had no capacity to pay t
As the world grapples with an increase in COVID-19 cases, Pharmaceutical giants, Pfizer and BioNTech announced their vaccine against the Coronavirus is more than 90% effective, based on the first interim efficacy analysis conducted on November 8, 2020, by an external, independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) from the Phase 3 clinical study. “Today is a … Continued
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JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department also confirmed another 98 COVID-19 cases in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 8,825. The health department says those cases range in age from 3-months-old to 90-years-old. There are currently 40 Madison County residents hospitalized, with six patients on a ventilator. The health department also released...
On Wednesday, the country breached the 10 000 mark for new COVID-19 cases which has led to deliberations regarding further lockdown restrictions.
A Food and Drug Administration official said medical providers must stay vigilant in detecting allergic reactions in those given coronavirus vaccines after several such reactions were reported.
(CALMATTERS) As COVID-19 cases in California surged past 200,000 and statewide hospitalizations continued to set all-time highs every day this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom started to tap the brakes today — urging especially hard-hit Imperial County to reinstate its stay-at-home order. At a press conference, Newsom said he is “committed to intervening” if county []
AMID concern over an increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, private sector groups say a lockdown of the economy is unnecessary at this time, but urged the State to get tough with those who breach safety protocols.Additionally, Helene Davis Whyte, one of the country's foremost trade unionists, is arguing that the Government does not need to delay calling the expected general election which Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expected to announce today.
The DA says the National Command Council is considering two lockdown restrictions that could have a disastrous impact on the economy.
Egypt reported 321 new Covid-19 infections on Friday, the health ministry has said, the lowest figure since 3 May.
The Ministry of Health yesterday reported that an additional 25 COVID-19 infectious were recorded as Guyana continues to see a rise in infections.
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South Africa's Covid-19 recovery rate is 90%.
Zimbabwe will be on lockdown for 30 days in light of a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.
By Craig Wall, Liz Nagy, and The ABC 7 Chicago Digital Team Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is willing to roll back some reopening measures in the city if COVID-19 cases continue to rise, especially among young people. 'I won't just turn the car around, I will do worse, I'm going to shut it off, […]
guest column:Emmanuel Zvada Just as business leaders thought they could start thinking about a new normal, a different kind of reality began to set in. In the past year, we have seen companies face serious disruptions but the second wave caught everyone unaware again as many had relaxed. The second wave of coronavirus pandemic has placed extraordinary demands on leaders in business and nations. Crises normally bring out the best and worst leaders as the true character of a leader or employer is reviewed during a crisis. COVID-19 case numbers continue to climb, and in many parts of Zimbabwe, records for new cases are set daily. While the second wave of the pandemic is here in earnest, it’s easy to be lulled into a false sense of normalcy. The second wave of coronavirus is a defining moment for true leaders to emerge and manage the situation. A leader’s response to a crisis is much more than speeches. Business leaders across every industry are getting a dosage of crisis management again so that they navigate through the coronavirus pandemic. To companies that had already put systems and processes in place for work from home, there will be no challenge but to those that had relaxed, it’s a headache again as the whole month of shutdown will be an unproductive month. Leaders must demonstrate a well-oiled business continuity machine and the ability to continuously adapt and respond to new challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has sent employers into a frenzy as they try to stay abreast of new developments and do everything, they can to protect their employees and their business. Calm, principled, and decisive leaders continue to be an essential ingredient for navigating a situation that affects everyone, directly or indirectly. Good leaders need to not only formulate return-to-work plans and adjust work processes for the short-term recovery of operations but also discern what longer-term impacts this pandemic will have overall. To be sure, another lockdown amid a second wave could further damage an already fragile global economy. Positive, effective leadership helps us navigate crises and forge ahead in moments of uncertainty like the time we are in. Leaders should act on three essentials which are clarifying purpose, supporting stakeholders, and bolstering emotional and organisational resilience. Responsible business leaders have an important role to play for effective navigation of organisations during this second wave for no one knows when it will end. Continuous communication is key If leaders are not prepared to manage remote teams or if these teams don’t have good communication and collaboration habits in place, the effects of this virus could disrupt team connectivity, morale, and accountability — not to mention results. Good leaders should relentlessly communicate so that the followers do not operate in darkness. This will also avoid rumours especially during a crisis. People are obviously nervous about the implications of the virus, and it is essential to keep them engaged, informed, and safe. If you do not provide in
Each year, The March of Dimes' 'March for Babies' campaign raises funds to support mothers and families who have children that are born prematurely. And even as COVID-19 cases spiral upward locally, Damon Hunter, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., makes a passionate case for why people should donate to the March of […]
COVID-19 cases in the town of Bartica, in Region Seven are continually rising as there are now about 17 more when compared to last week.
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