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SA records first Monkeypox case

SA records first Monkeypox case

South Africa has recorded the first case of monkeypox. This follows Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla received a report from the National Health Laboratory Services CEO that they have confirmed through laboratory tests the first case of monkeypox in the country. The patient is a 30-year-old male from Johannesburg who…

No more masks for Mzansi

No more masks for Mzansi

As of yesterday, South Africans no longer need to wear masks indoors in public settings. Limits on gatherings, and border checks – including for vaccination status – have also been dropped. This is according to a Government Gazette notice dated 22/06/2022 that was signed off by Health minister, Dr Joe Phaahla.…