The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has seen a concerning growth in COVID-19 hotspots within the City. This comes after more positive cases were confirmed in most parts of the City highlighting Zwide and New Brighton as the new worrying areas as they have passed the 500 mark. As at 11 July 2020, Motherwell remained the leading area with COVID-19 cases as 1753 cases were confirmed in the area. Uitenhage and KwaNobuhle followed closely at 957 and 955 respectively. KwaZakhele had 906 … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Hotspots Increase in NMBM
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UIF tightens TERS payment controls
In an effort to eliminate the risk of criminals exploiting the COVID-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has introduced new stringent controls to verify banking details of recipients. This comes after the Fund was in recent weeks exposed to opportunistic elements. Due to the introduction of the new safety and security changes, the Fund has had to delay payments. “However, over the weekend, it resumed payments and disbursed R 372 million of COVID-19 … [Read more...] about UIF tightens TERS payment controls
UK economy grew 1.8% in May as coronavirus lockdown easing helped recovery – Lockdown News
UK economy grew 1.8% in May as coronavirus lockdown easing helped recovery: THE UK economy grew by 1.8% in May as activity began to recover as the coronavirus lockdown eased. Jonathan Athow, deputy national statistician at the Office for National Statistics (ONS), said of the ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. UK coronavirus LIVE: Warning over second wave of winter deaths as face masks to become mandatory in shops in England: Prince Charles carries out first engagement in Wales … [Read more...] about UK economy grew 1.8% in May as coronavirus lockdown easing helped recovery – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike: Living in Florida and Texas as virus cases surge; Why we should all be wearing masks; Increasing numbers of Californians are ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. ‘NI may face much greater border infrastructure than government led you to believe’: A leading economist has said people in Northern Ireland could end up with a “much greater scale” of post-Brexit infrastructure than the government had led them to … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike – Lockdown News
Coronavirus in Blackpool: 1,029 people test positive as Lancashire total hits 8,867 – Lockdown News
Coronavirus in Blackpool: 1,029 people test positive as Lancashire total hits 8,867: While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you. With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our advertisers - and consequently the revenue we receive - ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. UK Government told 'wrong sort of scientists' used to combat deadly coronavirus pandemic: We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in Blackpool: 1,029 people test positive as Lancashire total hits 8,867 – Lockdown News
Thumbs up for alcohol ban
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement to reinstate a ban on alcohol sales in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic is reflective of an increased number of trauma cases seen in hospitals. “It’s a decision that I don’t think he’s taken lightly. It’s a decision that was reflective of what we have been seeing in the last few days. Unfortunately if you look at the various levels of lockdown under level 5, our trauma units were nice and quiet. Under level 4, it was around 20% of the user volumes to … [Read more...] about Thumbs up for alcohol ban
Statement By President Cyril Ramaphosa On Progress In The National Effort To Contain The Covid-19 Pandemic
12 July 2020 Union Buildings, Tshwane My Fellow South Africans, This evening, as I stand here before you, our nation is confronted by the gravest crisis in the history of our democracy. For more than 120 days, we have succeeded in delaying the spread of a virus that is causing devastation across the globe. We delayed the spread of the virus by working together and by maintaining our resolve. But now, the surge in infections that we had been advised by our medical experts would come, … [Read more...] about Statement By President Cyril Ramaphosa On Progress In The National Effort To Contain The Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus live updates: Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Ghana… cases, deaths and news – Port Elizabeth in the News
Coronavirus live updates: Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Ghana... cases, deaths and news: Live coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in Africa: breaking news, updates and statistics as they emerge throughout today, Sunday 12 July 2020. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Coronavirus: global deaths tally over 560,000 – as it happened: Australian state of Victoria reports 216 new cases; France exceeds 30,000 deaths; San Quentin prison in US has seven deaths and 1,500 positive tests ... Source: … [Read more...] about Coronavirus live updates: Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Ghana… cases, deaths and news – Port Elizabeth in the News
Recovery of the tourism industry will depend on how travel ready authorities are
Opening tourism industry must be under strict conditions Tourism Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, has reiterated that while easing the COVID-19 lockdown regulations in the tourism sector is aimed at assisting businesses, it has to be done under strict conditions to curb the further spread of the virus. Addressing the Portfolio Committee on Tourism on Thursday, Kubayi-Ngubane said the department’s focus is on supporting domestic tourism as the first point of recovery. “The recovery of … [Read more...] about Recovery of the tourism industry will depend on how travel ready authorities are
UK coronavirus LIVE: Pubgoers ‘must maintain social distancing’ as Boris Johnson signals stricter face mask rules – Lockdown News
UK coronavirus LIVE: Pubgoers 'must maintain social distancing' as Boris Johnson signals stricter face mask rules: Revellers are being urged to remember the importance of social distancing as pubs gear up for the second weekend of trade since the lifting of coronavirus lockdown measures. Crowds in London’s Soho ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Beards vs brows row: Leading Tory MP threatens to challenge 'serious gender divide' in lockdown easing: Women and Equalities Chair … [Read more...] about UK coronavirus LIVE: Pubgoers ‘must maintain social distancing’ as Boris Johnson signals stricter face mask rules – Lockdown News
Understatement of the day
Eastern Cape Scooters are not suitable ambulances Dear MyPE In a reply to a parliamentary question posed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) on the suitability of the ‘Scooter Ambulances’ as a form of patient transport, the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has confirmed that these scooters do not meet the basic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) regulations. The reply goes on further to state that these R10 million glorified wheelbarrows which have been procured with public money will … [Read more...] about Understatement of the day
Journalists get a R500 000 Lifeline
n response to the current challenges facing the South African media industry, FirstRand is contributing half a million rand to assist journalists financially impacted by COVID-19, through the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) Media Relief Fund. This forms part of the group’s wide-ranging COVID-19 relief measures and the R500 000 is made up of contributions from FirstRand and its operating businesses: FNB, RMB, WesBank and Ashburton Investments. The group believes that the … [Read more...] about Journalists get a R500 000 Lifeline
More people reporting eyesight issues since start of coronavirus lockdown – Lockdown News
More people reporting eyesight issues since start of coronavirus lockdown: Many believe the problems arise from spending more time in front of their TV and computer screens during the pandemic ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Pip Edwards and son Justice go on a holiday her boyfriend Michael Clarke and his daughter Kelsey-Lee: Pip Edwards and Michael Clarke have proved their relationship is getting serious by taking a holiday along with their children from their respective … [Read more...] about More people reporting eyesight issues since start of coronavirus lockdown – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Belgrade protesters storm Serb parliament over curfew – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Belgrade protesters storm Serb parliament over curfew: The protests began peacefully on Tuesday evening and included students and families, angered by a move to re-impose a weekend curfew because of a rise in coronavirus infections. Protesters broke into ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Met carried out 22,000 searches on young black men during lockdown: More than 80% stop-and-search procedures between March to May led to no further action ... Source: "Coronavirus … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Belgrade protesters storm Serb parliament over curfew – Lockdown News
Rapid spread of COVID-19 in KwaZakhele and Uitenhage
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Acting Mayor Councillor Thsonono Buyeye has cautioned residents about the rapid spread of COVID-19 which has claimed 136 lives in the City. This comes after recent statistics highlighted the increase in COVID-19 cases in KwaZakhele. The township recorded a total of 674 cases by 4 July 2020, following the other concerning hotspots in the City; Uitenhage with 706 cases, KwaNobuhle with 704 cases and Motherwell still leading with 1305 cases. Mayor Buyeye … [Read more...] about Rapid spread of COVID-19 in KwaZakhele and Uitenhage
