Coronavirus: how to protect your pensions and investments amid stock market panic: This will give the banks an additional financial cushion worth nearly £8bn in total, as they are pushed to increase lending to businesses and households during the coronavirus lockdown. The PRA said ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. John Hume was a giant of Northern Ireland politics who rejected violence entirely: John Hume was, as the DUP leader Arlene Foster says and the former UUP leader Lord … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: how to protect your pensions and investments amid stock market panic – Lockdown News
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SA records less than 6 000 new COVID-19 cases
South Africa now has 516 862 COVID-19 cases, after 5 378 new infections were identified on Tuesday. The number of new cases shows a slight decline since 23 June 2020 when the country recorded 4 523 new infections. However, 173 more fatalities have been reported, pushing the death toll to 8 539 since the outbreak. Of the new deaths, 45 are from Mpumalanga, 37 from Gauteng, 31 from the Western Cape, 28 from the North West, 20 from the Eastern Cape and 12 from KwaZulu-Natal. “We convey … [Read more...] about SA records less than 6 000 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus: Lockdown blows £2.3bn hole in Londoners’ spending – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Lockdown blows £2.3bn hole in Londoners' spending: When the “new normal” emerges in 2021 it is likely that for London, 30% of employees will still be working at home on any one day. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Hobbycraft’s online sales triple in lockdown as pandemic inspires home crafting boom: Lockdown DIY boom saw sales of paint, wallpaper and plants soar; The retailer also announced that it is permanently moving its popular craft demonstrations and workshops … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Lockdown blows £2.3bn hole in Londoners’ spending – Lockdown News
‘I woke up from a coma and was getting better – then the coronavirus pandemic hit’ – Lockdown News
'I woke up from a coma and was getting better - then the coronavirus pandemic hit': Callum Fleming needed urgent treatment in hospital last September when he was struck down with acute pancreatitis. The condition has been described by medics as "one of the most painful known to man" ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. 'Fury' in Melbourne over spike that ruined Australia's COVID-19 recovery: and it's set to get worse: Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he understands the anger and … [Read more...] about ‘I woke up from a coma and was getting better – then the coronavirus pandemic hit’ – Lockdown News
Covid-19 Sports, Arts and Culture relief fund applications reopened
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) is pleased by the announcement by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, that his Department will open a second wave of applications to the Covid-19 Relief Fund for Arts and Sports and that plans are in place to make payments to beneficiaries. According to the Minister, the relief is set at R2 200 per month, from September to November 2020. This is a welcome development, one that the DA has been calling for, and one which will … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Sports, Arts and Culture relief fund applications reopened
Coronavirus: Ministers accused of ‘negligence’ towards care home residents and staff – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Ministers accused of 'negligence' towards care home residents and staff: Ministers have been accused of being “negligent” towards care home residents and staff, after it emerged that the target of delivering regular coronavirus tests this summer has been dropped. In a ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Former Olympic diver's fury as Blackpool Council pools stay closed: A former Olympic diver has expressed his anger that pubs and gyms were allowed to reopen following … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Ministers accused of ‘negligence’ towards care home residents and staff – Lockdown News
Ban on travel for hunting is without sense
Dear MyPE This week’s ban on cross-provincial travel for the purposes of hunting, and the ban on hunting overnight within provinces are huge blows to the game ranching industry. It makes little sense. Hunting is an activity that requires very little close human contact. It can only be done in small groups. It takes place in the outdoors. These are precisely the conditions which are not conducive to the spread of Covid-19. To allow hunting would be to say yes to an area of economic … [Read more...] about Ban on travel for hunting is without sense
President Ramaphosa must immediately account in Parliament for the ANC’s Covid feeding frenzy
Dear MyPE Even though it was entirely predictable, the feeding frenzy over Covid19-related tenders among ANC-connected individuals is a filthy stain on our country in this time of crisis. I will be writing to the Speaker of the National Assembly today to request a snap debate on the matter, in which President Ramaphosa himself will have to come and answer for the behaviour of his party’s members and set out exactly how he intends to act against each and every implicated individual. He must … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa must immediately account in Parliament for the ANC’s Covid feeding frenzy
Another fishy company gets paid in Gauteng PPE deal
Dear MyPE The report today in the Sunday Independent about yet another fishy company getting paid millions for PPE by the Gauteng Health Department highlights the complete lack of controls that allowed this to happen. According to the report, Ledla Structural Development was paid at least R80 million for PPE even though it does not appear on the original list of 75 successful bidders for R2.2 billion worth of PPE contracts in Gauteng. It is alleged that money was channeled through … [Read more...] about Another fishy company gets paid in Gauteng PPE deal
Emmerdale fans notice coronavirus and lockdown references in tonight’s episode – Lockdown News
Emmerdale fans notice coronavirus and lockdown references in tonight’s episode: With the exception of the lockdown instalments, tonight’s episode of Emmerdale was seemingly the first to feature coronavirus and lockdown references. Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) gave Bob Hope ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Ruth Davidson, former leader of the Scottish Conservative party, to receive peerage: Ruth Davidson is to receive a peerage, it has been revealed. The former leader of the … [Read more...] about Emmerdale fans notice coronavirus and lockdown references in tonight’s episode – Lockdown News
LIVE: Mayor Andy Bunrham holds latest press conference on coronavirus situation in Greater Manchester – as new tough lockdown measures come into force – Lockdown News
LIVE: Mayor Andy Bunrham holds latest press conference on coronavirus situation in Greater Manchester - as new tough lockdown measures come into force: Today’s update comes after the government announced a sudden tightening of measures - including limiting the mixing of households - for the conurbation last night, in the wake of rising infection ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. David Jeffrey: There were a number of times I maybe asked myself why did I come back to put myself … [Read more...] about LIVE: Mayor Andy Bunrham holds latest press conference on coronavirus situation in Greater Manchester – as new tough lockdown measures come into force – Lockdown News
Automotive industry moves into PPE space
The South African automotive sector has stepped up to produce personal protective equipment (PPE), which is high in demand as the country deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. “The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) identified an area of opportunity for a number of their manufacturers to produce one of the items that the COVID-19 pandemic demands in order to keep us safe and protected from the virus, namely face shields and visors,” Proudly South … [Read more...] about Automotive industry moves into PPE space
New leisure travel regulations
Cabinet has agreed to ease restrictions around leisure travel, paving the way for citizens to travel within their provinces of residence. “After the release of the new regulations, individuals will be permitted to leave their homes for leisure purposes within the province where they currently live. “It’s only for intra-provincial travel, not inter-provincial. If you’re in Gauteng, you’re allowed to travel within Gauteng. You can’t go to KwaZulu-Natal,” Tourism Minister Mmamoloko … [Read more...] about New leisure travel regulations
Coronavirus: Ulster Museum reopens after more than four months – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Ulster Museum reopens after more than four months: The Ulster Museum will reopen on Thursday after it closed four-and-a-half months ago when the coronavirus lockdown began. It will be the first major museum in Northern Ireland to reopen to the public ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. UK car production slumps to lowest level since 1954: The number of cars built in the UK over the past six months has slumped to the lowest since 1954, according to the industry's trade … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Ulster Museum reopens after more than four months – Lockdown News
PE Company reveals new study on oral spray deactivates COVID-19 virus by 98.3% in 20 minutes
REMOVED AS PER THE REQUEST BELOW: COLDGUARD ORAL SPRAY Co. Reg. No. 2006/014683/07 VAT Reg No. 4950230427 27 August 2020 The recent media release regarding ColdZyme / ColdGuard demonstrating that it deactivates SARS-CoV-2 in vitro, based on preliminary results from a test conducted by an independent laboratory in the USA, has necessitated a review by the SAHPRA regarding information on the product provided to the generat public. They have consequenfly requested that we withdraw all … [Read more...] about PE Company reveals new study on oral spray deactivates COVID-19 virus by 98.3% in 20 minutes
