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Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading – Port Elizabeth in the News

27 July 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading: Be wary of statistics, even here in South Africa, which has some of the best data collection on the continent. And be even more wary of anecdote-based assumptions. Some observers have rushed to …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

How clinic closures disrupt health services in Port Elizabeth: The province’s health department is coming up with plans to balance service delivery and healthcare workers’ fears over Covid-19 infections in their facilities.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

In Pictures: What a difference a minister’s visit can make to a shambolic Eastern Cape hospital: Following reports of unhygienic conditions at hospitals in Port Elizabeth, Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize visited  Livingstone Hospital on Wednesday. These striking pictures show the situation at …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

South African Police Service: Media Statement South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape. PORT ELIZABETH – Detectives at SAPS Swartkops is seeking the communit …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Ollie Pope a real find for England, says Sir Andrew Strauss: Andrew Strauss says Ollie Pope’s impressive performance showcased his perfect technique on day one of the third Test. Ollie Pope is “a real find” for England who could go on to establish himself in …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Port Elizabeth teacher to represent country at African Union Teacher Awards: A Port Elizabeth teacher is flying Nelson Mandela Bay’s flag high after being selected to represent South Africa at the African Union Teacher Awards to be held in Ethiopia. The Collegiate Girls High …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

ENG vs WI: Ollie Pope a ‘Real Find’ For England, Can Succeed in All Formats, Says Andrew Strauss: The 22-year-old is coming off a superb series in South Africa earlier this year, where he notched up two half-centuries and a career-best 135* at Port Elizabeth.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Man accused of theft found beaten to death on Addo road: Port Elizabeth police are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing the next-of-kin of a man who was beaten to death and found lying on the side of the Addo Road on Sunday.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

SA has over 420k COVID-19 infections – experts debate merit of govt’s response: While South Africa was initially lauded for its swift response to the outbreak, some experts now believe the country has run out of ideas and is flustered about how to respond.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.


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