Dear MyPE I urge President Ramaphosa to provide clarity on lockdown levels 3, 2 and 1 and to give South Africans a better idea of when we can expect to move down to level 2 and then 1. There is a growing sense that the lockdown levels exist to give the illusion of control and of something being done, rather than to actually enhance public safety and wellbeing in a time of heightened risk and uncertainty. There is currently a great deal of uncertainty around what is and is not permitted … [Read more...] about Is the NCCC as much in the dark as the rest of SA?
Coronavirus
COVID-19 drug breakthrough
As the number of COVID-19 cases increase to 76 334, the Health Department says it is pleased about the results of the affordable life-saving drug used to treat critically ill COVID-19 patients. The Recovery Trial, based at Oxford University, published results on the therapeutic merits of low dose dexamethasone, which are extremely promising, the Health Department said. According to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, the drugs are also “easily implementable” in South … [Read more...] about COVID-19 drug breakthrough
Coronavirus: Some students back in college as lockdown eases – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Some students back in college as lockdown eases: Attendance at some colleges will be by invitation only and numbers are expected to be very small to start. Colleges have been working with unions and the Welsh Government to ensure social distancing ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Coronavirus: EasyJet's first Gatwick to Glasgow and Inverness flights in 11 weeks: An EasyJet flight from Gatwick Airport has arrived in Glasgow for the first time since the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Some students back in college as lockdown eases – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Some students back in college as lockdown eases – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Some students back in college as lockdown eases: Attendance at some colleges will be by invitation only and numbers are expected to be very small to start. Colleges have been working with unions and the Welsh government to ensure social distancing ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Your morning briefing: What you should know for Monday, June 15: UK to have commission investigating racial inequality Boris Johnson has pledged to establish a cross-government commission … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Some students back in college as lockdown eases – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland pubs and hotels could reopen on July 3 – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland pubs and hotels could reopen on July 3: Reports that a date has been set for the reopening of the hospitality industry are encouraging and "very positive", a trade body leader said last night. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Saffron Walden business owners share how they have been getting ready for Monday reopening: Saffron Walden business owners have been getting ready for Monday (June 15) when they can welcome customers back into their stores again. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Northern Ireland pubs and hotels could reopen on July 3 – Lockdown News
Premature baby who is UK’s youngest coronavirus survivor makes remarkable recovery – Lockdown News
Premature baby who is UK's youngest coronavirus survivor makes remarkable recovery: A tiny baby born three months premature has beaten all odds to overcome coronavirus. Emmanuel Boateng is now believed to be Britain's youngest survivor of Covid-19 after coming ho ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Coronavirus: Living with eating disorders in lockdown: The coronavirus lockdown has been hard for many of us. But for people with eating disorders, the increased time spent with family, … [Read more...] about Premature baby who is UK’s youngest coronavirus survivor makes remarkable recovery – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson launches review into 2m social distancing rule – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson launches review into 2m social distancing rule: No dates have been set for the reopening of non-essential shops in Scotland and Wales, although each country has set out its planned stages for lifting lockdown. The UK government has repeatedly said ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. 'Sky's the limit for special Sancho' - Liverpool captain Henderson full of praise for England team-mate: The Reds midfielder has been impressed with what he's seen from the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Boris Johnson launches review into 2m social distancing rule – Lockdown News
Massive crash in UK economy shows effects of coronavirus lockdown – Lockdown News
Massive crash in UK economy shows effects of coronavirus lockdown: The UK economy contracted by more than a fifth in the first full month of lockdown, as shops and factories closed and workers were sent home. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Sam McBride: Behind the DUP-SF smiles, Stormont seems to be returning to its old ways: For months after the restoration of devolution in January, it was unavoidably clear that the spin did not match the substance. Source: "Coronavirus … [Read more...] about Massive crash in UK economy shows effects of coronavirus lockdown – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon warns of ‘significant impact’ on jobs – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon warns of 'significant impact' on jobs: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the next unemployment figures are likely to show an increase in the numbers out of work. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Coronavirus: Five ways shopping will be different from now on: But with hundreds of thousands of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, shopping will not be like it was before 23 March. Here are five ways it will be different from next week. We've all seen … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon warns of ‘significant impact’ on jobs – Lockdown News
Submissions process for resumption of sports outlined
Sports bodies have until 26 June 2020 to make submissions to the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture on the staggered opening of professional non-contact sport and professional athletes training. Last month, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa announced details of the Directions for Sport, Arts and Culture under the Disaster Management Act No. 57 of 2002. “The Minister announced the staggered opening of professional non-contact sport and professional athletes training as … [Read more...] about Submissions process for resumption of sports outlined
Communities #MaskUp
12 June 2020, the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), an entity of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality teamed up with the Nelson Mandela University’s Visual Arts Department to deliver the first batch of a uniquely designed mask to Cape Racife School in Summerstrand. This initiative follows another delivery on Thursday 11th of June, at the Khulile Primary school in Motherwell, where the MBDA operated Science and Technology Centre provided over 300 items of World Health Organisation (WHO) … [Read more...] about Communities #MaskUp
Science and Technology Centre supports Covid-19 hot spot school with PPE
On Thursday, 11 June 2020, the Mandela Bay Development Agency, an entity of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and operators of the Uitenhage based Science and Technology Centre, presented Khulile Primary School with nearly 200 bottled sanitizers and 150 cloth face masks. The timely delivery of the much-needed PEE was handed over by Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Spokesperson, Siyanda Mxotwa, representing Mayor Thsonono Buyeye. The intervention was made possible when a parent at the school … [Read more...] about Science and Technology Centre supports Covid-19 hot spot school with PPE
Trade Department amends COVID-19 regulations
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has effected changes to regulations and directions issued during the COVID-19 National State of Disaster. The department said the changes come after consultations with the Department of Health and other key stakeholders in relevant fields. “The amendments withdraw and effect changes to some earlier provisions issued since the start of the National State of Disaster to combat the destructive and other effects of the national disaster,” … [Read more...] about Trade Department amends COVID-19 regulations
Eastern Cape 3rd on COVID-19 List with 7 868
COVID-19 cases jump to 58 568, as the country ramps up testing There are over 58 000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country, with more than 1 million tests having been conducted as of Thursday. Meanwhile, the death toll from the outbreak rose to 1 284, as the country recorded 74 new fatalities over the last 24 hours. Out of the recent deaths reported, 39 are from the Western Cape, 31 from the Eastern Cape and four from the North West. “As of today, the cumulative number … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape 3rd on COVID-19 List with 7 868
Personal Care Services: Minister Dlamini-Zuma fails to comply with timeline
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the order issued by Western Cape High Court Judge, Justice Mark Sher, postponing the matter of the ban on hairdressers and personal care services under the level 3 lockdown to Monday, 22 June 2020, for it to be heard before a Full Bench of the Court. This, after Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma failed to file opposing papers. The government will also be given an opportunity to consider reopening … [Read more...] about Personal Care Services: Minister Dlamini-Zuma fails to comply with timeline
