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NICD keeps close watch on Coronavirus

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… While there has been no case of Coronavirus reported in South Africa, people who develop … to monitor the rapidly evolving developments surrounding Coronavirus cases in several cities in China and other … the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed a case of Coronavirus in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The NICD said …

West Coast Rock Lobster season extended

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… drop in exports to China since the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Since the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19), the export price for Rock Lobster has … because trade with China had halted as a result of the Coronavirus epidemic. “There was no consensus at the meeting, …

SA students based in China safe amid Coronavirus outbreak

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… received assurance of their children’s safety amid the Coronavirus outbreak. Free State Premier Sisi Ntombela and … fears of the well-being of the students due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak which has since been declared a global … shores, for either internships or holidays, prior to the Coronavirus outbreak. The full breakdown of the Free State …

Coronavirus death toll at 1873, NICD continues surveillance

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… The Coronavirus death toll in China now stands at 1873 deaths, … numbers, surveillance and monitoring activities of the Coronavirus outbreak continue at the National Institute for … As of 18 February 2020, the NICD tested 87 people for Coronavirus, 49 of which met the case definition for the …

Health facilities on high alert to deal with Coronavirus

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… are on high alert to deal with any eventuality of the Coronavirus. “There are no reports or suspected cases of the … quarantine and treat anyone who may be infected with the Coronavirus. Through the Embassy of China in Pretoria, …   … Health facilities on high alert to deal with Coronavirus

Egypt announces first case of Coronavirus

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… Egypt announced its first Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case on Friday, making it … the NICD. – SAnews.gov.za … Egypt announces first case of Coronavirus

Roll call of South Africans in China amid Coronavirus

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… in China following the declaration of the novel Coronavirus outbreak as a global health emergency by the … To date, there is no proven medicine or vaccine against Coronavirus. “We are in close communication with the National … continues to advise us on developments in the treatment of Coronavirus, based on sound academic literature. “African …

Coronavirus delays mail to and from China

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… suspended. This is a measure to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Coronavirus as a Public Health Emergency of International … The post office has apologised for the inconvenience.  The Coronavirus is zoonotic, meaning it is transmitted between …

SA activates Coronavirus emergency operations centre

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… operations centre to deal with the global outbreak of the Coronavirus. “The emergency centre was activated last night … declaration by the World Health Organisation (WHO) of the Coronavirus as a Public Health Emergency of International … pathogen was identified which is known as the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).  With 7736 confirmed cases of the …

WHO declares Coronavirus a global health emergency

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… Organisation (WHO) has declared the outbreak of novel Coronavirus a global health emergency. The declaration comes … International Concern (PHEIC) over the outbreak of novel Coronavirus,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus. … have recovered and been discharged from hospital. The Coronavirus is zoonotic, meaning it is transmitted between …

South Africa remains on high alert for Coronavirus

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… South Africa remains on high alert for the Coronavirus, which has claimed the lives of 106 people in … to detect, manage and contain any threat of the Coronavirus from entering the country, Health Minister Zweli … contact tracing and prevention of the onward spread of coronavirus,” Minister Mkhize said on Wednesday. The …

SA beefs up surveillance amid Coronavirus outbreak

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… there is no cause for panic with the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus in China, it has beefed up surveillance at the … in place to detect, manage and contain any cases of Novel Coronavirus should it come to our shores. “So far, there are … Province of China. The cause was confirmed as a Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Symptoms include fever and a cough …

NICD keeps watch over coronavirus outbreak

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… (NICD) says while the risk of imported novel (new) coronavirus remains low, it is conducting active surveillance … to identify any potential imported cases. The novel coronavirus -- a type of pneumonia -- behind the outbreak in … Province in China. The cause was confirmed as a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).  Symptoms of novel coronavirus are …