Kwa-Zulu Natal was the only province that did not increase in hospital admissions, however the increases in other provinces were small. 2000 new hospital admissions for Gauteng as it maintains its rapid rise in cases. The upward trend in deaths continue to be in Gauteng and the North West Province over the last few weeks. […]
Read MoreA 7 day average is used to view the current rate of increases in South Africa, comparing the 1st, 2nd and 3rd waves. The trajectory of the 3rd wave appears to mimic that of the first wave at this point. The vaccine rollout at this point, on its own, is thought not to be sufficient […]
Read MoreThe new classifications for the COVID-19 Variants.
Read MoreOver the past week as of the 01st June 2021, the decrease of COVID-19 new cases and deaths around the world has continued. This amounts to 3.5 million new cases, a decrease of 15% and 78 000 new deaths, a decrease of 7%. The largest decline in new cases and deaths has been reported in the […]
Read MoreVaccine rate is steadily increasing but falling far short of targets. Weekends are not being utilized signalling perhaps a lack of vaccine urgency. Test positivity is now consistently above 10% confirming that we have entered our third wave. Sources: Sugan Naidoo – Statistician NICD and Department of Health Copyright © 2021 medworx, All rights reserved
Read MoreOver the past week as of the 23rd May 2021, the decrease of COVID-19 new cases and deaths around the world has continued. This amounts to 4.1 million new cases, a decrease of 14% and 84 000 new deaths, a decrease of 2%. The largest decline has been reported in the European Region and South-East Asia […]
Read MoreThe Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are rolling out a strategic global immunisation framework, said to take place between 2021 and 2030. This will allow for people around the world to be protected against vaccine-preventable disease (VPD), disability and death. In order to achieve this, the CDC will need to achieve its objectives […]
Read MoreIn USA adults 18 years and older, the prevalence of Arthritis increased amongst both woman and men. These are including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, and fibromyalgia. The survey is based on a questionnaire wit the question of “Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had some form of […]
Read MoreHarder lockdown restrictions loom due to the increase of the test positivity rate going over 10% for the first time since 05th February 2021. 17th November 2020 was the previous time SA breached the 10% going on an upward spiral which took SA into its second wave. Sources: Ridhwaan Suliman, Senior Researcher at CSIR Copyright […]
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