First Covid-19 antibody rapid test kits land in South Africa
CAPE TOWN- The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) have authorised the first order of Covid-19 antibody rapid test kits in the country with Direct Retail Goods announcing the receipt of the first 10 000 units, and another 750 000 on order. The single-prick serologic test detects the presence ...
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How does Remdesivir help Covid-19 patients
CAPE TOWN- Cipla South Africa has announced that antiviral medication, Remdesivir, will soon be available in the country and it could make a difference in the management of severe Covid-19 cases. The drug manufacturer obtained authorisation from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to import Remdesivir under Section ...
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Photographers donate work to raise funds for African Parks
CAPE TOWN - Prints for Wildlife together with around 100 photographers will raise funds by selling wildlife photograph prints. All proceeds will be donated to the conservation of African wildlife parks and surrounding communities who are struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prints for Wildlife is an initiative by African Parks ...
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Google Doodle offers advice on staying safe during Covid-19
DURBAN - Wearing a mask, washing your hands for at least 20 seconds are some of the steps people need to take to help curb the spread of Covid-19 and today’s Google doodle reminds people across the world the importance of these steps. The doodle shows all letters wearing a ...
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Cape Town to kick start primary healthcare services
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town is gearing up to kick start their clinic service following disruptions and low patient numbers due to Covid-19. According to a statement released by the city, there has been a notable decline in the number of clients accessing some of the key ...
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DIY Crafts for Kids: I Spy Bag
I Spy Bag This is for long trips or if you just need a simple interactive game to play with your children. Materials: • Clear Ziplock Bag / Pencil Case • Beads • Toys (Tiny Letters, Numbers and Fruit, Vegetables and Animals) Add the beads and the toys into the ...
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Women on the Covid-19 frontlines : Dr Zaraina Solomons
CAPE TOWN- Specialist physician at Melomed Gatesville Private Hospital, Dr Zaraina Solomons, says that when women put their minds to a task they can achieve anything, including juggling between a successful career and raising a family. Solomons who is a single mother of three children all under the age of ...
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WATCH: Mitchells Plain Hospital’s R10 million renovated Covid-19 ward
CAPE TOWN –The Mitchells Plain District Hospital received a R10 million donation from the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers towards renovating an entire ward to be used to treat Covid-19 patients. The newly named Freesia Ward was unveiled on Thursday and officially handed over by Gift of the Givers ...
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DIY Household Hacks: Cable Tags
Cable Tags This helps you to sort the cables that are plugged into the multiplug and to prevent the wrong plug from being removed. Materials: • Bread Tags • Permanent Marker Write the name of the item the cable is connected to and clip the bread tag around the cable ...
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Cape Town private school to use drones to host virtual open day
CAPE TOWN -IT-biased private school Rallim Preparatory School will stream a live virtual open day on their Facebook page to prospective parents and pupils using drones. Pre-Covid-19, families would visit the campus to learn more about culture, their ethos and modern learning environment. However, due to the global pandemic, drones ...
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