by Cindy Poluta | COVID-19 and kids, COVID-19 |
I’ve never lived through a pandemic. You’ve never lived through a pandemic.
And our teachers and schools have never had to work through a pandemic.
It’s a first time for everyone.
No one has the answers.
No one is getting it right.
And no one is to blame.
I am just so tired and sad for my children right now.
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by Jozikids | COVID-19, education |
Re-opening of schools delayed because of soaring Covid infections and deaths until mid February
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by Jenny Laithwaite | COVID-19 |
Many people are concerned about whether the new vaccines that are becoming available are safe and beneficial – and the fake news media hasn’t helped. Should you take the COVID-19 vaccine?
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by Dr Lauren Wise | COVID-19 |
How to treat mild symptoms of Covid at home. Tips on diet, exercise, fever management, breathing, movement, fluids, oxygen and keeping it clean
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by Dr Sheri Fanaroff | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, COVID-19 quarantine |
Dr Sheri Fanaroff answers your most common questions regarding the new COVID strain. How does it affect quarantine periods, school, work, domestic helpers and more
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by Jozikids | COVID-19 |
An emotional President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a return to adjusted Lockdown Level 3 restrictions from Level 1 with immediate effect on Monday night. He pleaded with South Africans to protect themselves and others or face the consequences. “Unless we act...Read more
by Analytikal Mama | COVID-19 |
It’s back. With a vengeance. And perhaps a second opportunity for us to take heed.
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by Dr Ridhaa Jawitz | COVID-19 |
I was called last night to break the news to family that their family member (+- 65year old man) has just died after testing positive for Covid. He presented to hospital the night before, needing oxygen support, and now he has passed away… but wait, it gets worse…
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by Dr Karin Van Der Merwe | COVID-19 |
I don’t think we should ban all interaction with others. This is unrealistic and will cause more anguish than it’s worth but it’s up to every individual to take responsibility for their health and the health of those around them. I believe we as South Africans can show the world how to celebrate safely.
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by Dr Ridhaa Jawitz | COVID-19 |
Covid is real… if you don’t care about your own health, at least consider your family. Or at least your friends. Or even your colleagues. Or just the rest of humanity.. Just be a human, that’s all we’re asking, cause right now I just see animals who can’t sit still for more than five minutes… even if the whole world depended on it…
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by Dr Daniel Israel | holidays, Covid Level 1 travel, COVID-19 |
Holidays help recover relationships, shift perspectives and allow for rejuvenation.
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by Jozikids | COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, COVID-19 quarantine |
The Ministry of Health announced yesterday that a number of Covid-19 confirmed cases had been traced to the Rage Festival that took place recently and declared it a Covid-19 superspreader event.
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by Jozikids | exams, COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, education |
Exams 2020: Are you ready? With a blink of an eye, the year is almost over. Academically, a very challenging year, for students as well as teachers, and even parents, adapting to on-line and various different ways of learning and teaching. And, in the face of exams...Read more