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SAHPRA approves J&J booster shot

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The South African Health Products Authority (SAHPRA) has approved the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) booster shot to be taken at least two months after the original dose for adults over the age of

SAMRC records drop in COVID-19 fragments in wastewater

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Scientists from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) wastewater surveillance team are reporting a decline in concentrations of COVID-19 fragments in the majority of wastewater treatment plants.

Summer rains boost dam levels in parts of SA

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The recent rains that soaked most parts of the country have made a significant impact on water levels in some parts of the country, particularly the national average.

Omicron infections found to be less severe in SA

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While the Omicron variant is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in South Africa, findings are showing that it is less severe with fewer hospitalisations compared to the previous waves.

SANDF soldier killed in Mozambique

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that it has lost a soldier deployed in Mozambique as part of Operation Vikela.

SASSA makes strides in COVID-19 grant payments

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has made great strides in making payments for the special COVID-19 SRD Grant, with close to five million approved applicants having been paid for December 2021.