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South Africa: University to Trial Controversial COVID-19 Drug
New Frame, 10 June 2020
Researchers scrambling to find a treatment for Covid-19 are repurposing existing drugs, including the controversial medications hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine. Read more »
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South Africa: Eastern Cape Pushes for Alcohol Ban As Crime, Trauma Cases Spike
News24Wire, 9 June 2020
In the space of seven days, more than 3 000 violent criminal cases were opened at the Eastern Cape's 197 police stations, with the province's Health MEC saying trauma units are… Read more »
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South Africa: Rand Aid Association Doing Its Best to Keep COVID-19 At Bay At Its Retirement Homes
News24Wire, 9 June 2020
Rand Aid Association which runs four retirement villages in Johannesburg says 22 residents and employees have tested positive for Covid-19 at its homes. Read more »
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South Africa: Tourism Body Pleads for International Travel Ban to Be Lifted to Save More Than a Million Jobs
News24Wire, 9 June 2020
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) wants government to lift restrictions on international travel earlier than planned and to present clear plans as to when the… Read more »
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South Africa: We Have Cautiously Opened Schools, Now We Must Open Possibilities for Learning
Daily Maverick, 9 June 2020
There are some small-scale examples in South Africa which help us imagine what we could achieve if we harness our available education resources to reduce the divide by opening up… Read more »
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South Africa: COVID-19 - 18 Western Cape Schools Closed for Cleaning After Positive Cases
News24Wire, 9 June 2020
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said 18 schools in the province have been closed for cleaning due to positive cases of Covid-19. Read more »