Coronavirus: Women told to dress 'sexier' when working from home, survey finds: Workers are being told to change their appearance to "help to win new business" or "look nicer for the team", a poll has found. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Vital role of GPs and community groups hailed in tackling loneliness in men: Men should be encouraged to engage in meaningful social networks and develop supportive relationships to improve their mental health, a new study which examined … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Women told to dress ‘sexier’ when working from home, survey finds – Lockdown News
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Tourism recovery plan to be submitted to Cabinet next month
Tourism Minister Mmamokolo Kubayi-Ngubane says the department is finalizing the country’s tourism recovery plan with a view of submitting it to Cabinet next month. She said this when she outlined the department’s priorities for the year ahead during a National Assembly virtual mini-plenary on Wednesday. She said this as the tourism sector finds itself in a severe state due to the after-effects of lockdown. “Working together with various stakeholders we have put together the tourism … [Read more...] about Tourism recovery plan to be submitted to Cabinet next month
List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic – Port Elizabeth in the News
List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic: Durban 10K City Surf Run in South Africa on July 12 postponed. Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on July 25 postponed. Liupanshui Marathon in China on July 25 postponed. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Conventional shipping & Covid-19: should South Africa’s grape & stonefruit sectors take note?: Citrus companies are setting an example with their increased return to conventional shipping this … [Read more...] about List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic – Port Elizabeth in the News
Nelson Mandela Bay Covid-19 mortality rate clearly false
Dear MyPE According to statistics released daily by the Eastern Cape Department of Health, the mortality rate from the Covid-19 virus in Nelson Mandela Bay has remained constant at 136 deaths since 30 June 2020. These figures are false. Hospital mortuaries are struggling to cope with the number of corpses on a daily basis and funeral parlours are stretched to the absolute limit as they try to keep up with the number of daily burials in the district. Why is the Department not releasing … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Covid-19 mortality rate clearly false
Boris Johnson says he doesn’t want another national coronavirus lockdown – Lockdown News
Boris Johnson says he doesn't want another national coronavirus lockdown: The Prime Minister said lockdown powers are like a 'nuclear deterrent' and the British authorities are improving at isolating local coronavirus outbreaks ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Prince William reveals how one good thing could come from the coronavirus crisis: PRINCE WILLIAM revealed how one good thing could come from the coronavirus lockdown during a visit to Peterborough on Saturday. Source: … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson says he doesn’t want another national coronavirus lockdown – Lockdown News
Food for thought: Belfast cafe and sandwich deli owners hoping for swift return of office workers after coronavirus lockdown – Lockdown News
Food for thought: Belfast cafe and sandwich deli owners hoping for swift return of office workers after coronavirus lockdown: It's known in the cafe and sandwich bar trade as the 'golden hour' - that lunchtime slot when workers leave their desks and pop out for a sandwich or a sweet treat, providing peak footfall for ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Scientists warn PM may struggle to deliver ‘normality’ in time for Christmas: Boris Johnson may struggle to deliver his vision of … [Read more...] about Food for thought: Belfast cafe and sandwich deli owners hoping for swift return of office workers after coronavirus lockdown – Lockdown News
Tips to boost your immune system during COVID-19
While there is no one specific treatment or preventative measure against COVID-19, a Johannesburg based doctor is advising people to stick to a healthy diet, good rest and exercising within the limits of regulations. According to the general practitioner, Dr Marlin McKay, there is also some evidence that taking supplements such as vitamin D may help with boosting your immune system against the virus. “This needs to be in high level, not the one that you buy over the counter as part of the … [Read more...] about Tips to boost your immune system during COVID-19
East London, George and Kimberley airports resume operations
The East London, George and Kimberley domestic airports will resume operations on 21 July 2020, after getting the green light from the Department of Transport. “Following our announcement on 29 June 2020 on the domestic airports permitted to resume operations, I am happy to announce that the following additional airports have met all the requirements and will resume operations on 21 July 2020,” announced Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula on Thursday. The three airports received the … [Read more...] about East London, George and Kimberley airports resume operations
Coronavirus: 1 in 5 Britons say friendships and relationships have worsened during lockdown – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: 1 in 5 Britons say friendships and relationships have worsened during lockdown: One-fifth of people feel friendships with others outside of their household suffered in the last four months as social distancing kept people apart, UCL’s Covid-19 social study found. But the lockdown ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Baltic in Gateshead announces its reopening date when visitors can finally see its new exhibition: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is reopening after … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: 1 in 5 Britons say friendships and relationships have worsened during lockdown – Lockdown News
Over 7 000 SAPS Members test positive
COVID-19: Over 7 000 police test positive Over 7 000 members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have tested positive for COVID-19, Police Minister Bheki Cele said on Wednesday. “COVID-19 has been costly when it comes to the SAPS. Up to this point, we have 7 021 that have tested positive but we are glad to say that 2 021 recoveries have been made,” said the Minster. Responding to a question during the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster media briefing on … [Read more...] about Over 7 000 SAPS Members test positive
Tourism Minister admits allegiance to the ANC trumps interests of South Africans
Dear MyPE At a meeting of Parliament’s Tourism Portfolio Committee this week, the Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, exposed herself by essentially admitting that she puts the interests of the ANC above the interests of South Africans. While discussing the regulations that are currently decimating the tourism sector, the Minister explained that there must be no ambiguity with regards her unequivocal support for Government. The Minister explained that she would always support … [Read more...] about Tourism Minister admits allegiance to the ANC trumps interests of South Africans
EC Health MEC must be fired
Sindiswa Gomba tries to shift blame for 'Scooter Scandal', again Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for urgent intervention in the Eastern Cape health crisis. The Health MEC, Sindiswa Gomba, should be fired with immediate effect, and her Department should be put under administration. MEC Gomba has once again tried to shift the blame for her own and her Department’s failings, going as far as blaming apartheid for the “Scooter Scandal”. There should be no doubt that apartheid … [Read more...] about EC Health MEC must be fired
Grave concerns as Covid-19 sweeps through Nelson Mandela Bay
Dear MyPE The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is ill equipped to deal with the tragic increases in death rates due to the Covid-19 pandemic, because the uncaring ANC-led coalition of corruption government has failed to put plans in place. As a result, mortuaries are overflowing and cemeteries in the Metro are already at 60% of capacity. Undertakers and other stakeholders have raised concerns with the Metro’s inability to deal with the current crisis, frequently changing policies … [Read more...] about Grave concerns as Covid-19 sweeps through Nelson Mandela Bay
The Devastating Kak that Tourism Accommodation Owners Find Themselves in
Without a normal income for 16 months it could take Tourism Accommodation Owners two years or more to recover Let's explain the massive loss to the tourism industry in simple math: Assumptions: We have a Guest House with 8 rooms - each room sells at R880.00 per night and the occupancy levels prior to Lockdown were at 80%, giving us a monthly turnover of R165 500.00 Our costs were in the region of R140 000 per month, leaving us with R25 000.00 'profit' per month During Lockdown our costs … [Read more...] about The Devastating Kak that Tourism Accommodation Owners Find Themselves in
Coronavirus latest: US reports more than 60,000 new cases for fifth day in a week – Lockdown News
Coronavirus latest: US reports more than 60,000 new cases for fifth day in a week: Investors increasingly speculate BoE may set negative rates, US states reverse reopening efforts, UK GDP inches up after historic fall. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Coronavirus: Economy 'still a quarter below' pre-crisis level in May: The latest ONS figures show an improvement in output during the month but the fightback was weaker than economists had expected. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - … [Read more...] about Coronavirus latest: US reports more than 60,000 new cases for fifth day in a week – Lockdown News
