Home > News Top Headlines Coronavirus 101 – here's what you need to know While panic regarding the new coronavirus continues to spread, it's important to have the most basic information at hand. Coronavirus in SA: All the confirmed cases The latest confirmed cases are 1 749. There have been 13 confirmed deaths so far. Another coronavirus vaccine being tested in mice A vaccine targeting the new coronavirus is in development and researchers say it's a combination of old and new technology. SA scientists make key coronavirus discovery - the lead researcher tells us more Lead researcher, Dr Mushal Allam, tells Health24 that sequencing the very first coronavirus genome from a South African Covid-19 virus patient will help to better understand the spread of the virus. If you think before you snack, it's not so bad If you were mindful about your choice of snack, snacking might not be that bad for you. Scientists discover 'spike' protein on the new coronavirus - what does this mean? Researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed a possible reason why the new coronavirus strain infects humans so easily, and are hoping these findings lead toward treatments or a vaccine against the virus. Coronavirus hangs around even after symptoms subside A new study shows that some patients are contagious for up to eight days after symptoms of coronavirus disappear. OPINION | Coronavirus: Nurses deliver care with compassion, grit and courage Nurses and midwives remain the core of the healthcare system and healthcare workforce; they are essential in maintaining continuous patient care and establishing a seamless working relationship across the medical spectrum, writes Portia Jordan. Trials begin for potential Covid-19 drug - it was initially developed to treat Ebola A large-scale US research effort is putting the drug remdesivir to the 'gold standard' test in medicine: a controlled clinical trial. 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Another coronavirus vaccine being tested in mice A vaccine targeting the new coronavirus is in development and researchers say it's a combination of old and new technology.
SA scientists make key coronavirus discovery - the lead researcher tells us more Lead researcher, Dr Mushal Allam, tells Health24 that sequencing the very first coronavirus genome from a South African Covid-19 virus patient will help to better understand the spread of the virus.
If you think before you snack, it's not so bad If you were mindful about your choice of snack, snacking might not be that bad for you.
Scientists discover 'spike' protein on the new coronavirus - what does this mean? Researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed a possible reason why the new coronavirus strain infects humans so easily, and are hoping these findings lead toward treatments or a vaccine against the virus.
Coronavirus hangs around even after symptoms subside A new study shows that some patients are contagious for up to eight days after symptoms of coronavirus disappear.
OPINION | Coronavirus: Nurses deliver care with compassion, grit and courage Nurses and midwives remain the core of the healthcare system and healthcare workforce; they are essential in maintaining continuous patient care and establishing a seamless working relationship across the medical spectrum, writes Portia Jordan.
Trials begin for potential Covid-19 drug - it was initially developed to treat Ebola A large-scale US research effort is putting the drug remdesivir to the 'gold standard' test in medicine: a controlled clinical trial.
Pregnant women need to guard against coronavirus Experts are now concerned that women might be more prone to several complications should they become infected with the new coronavirus.
Fitness Coronavirus lockdown | Stay fit at home: best workout tips that are not too technical During an official state of lockdown due to coronavirus, you might feel despondent about fitness without your outdoor run or a session in the gym, but there are ways to stay fit inside your house. Exercise surprise: lifting less gets better results Clocking 10 000 steps daily alone will not prevent weight gain A workout could be good medicine for the common cold
Sore throat Could strep throat become untreatable? If strep throat became truly resistant to antibiotics, it would have a very serious impact on millions of children around the world, according to a new study. Does a salt water gargle do anything for a sore throat or nah? WATCH: What happens when your tonsils are removed? WATCH: You may have heard about laryngitis but how does it work - and what happens if it doesn't go away after a few weeks?
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Medical schemes 3 things you need to know ahead of deciding on a medical scheme for the new year Being informed can make finding the best medical scheme fit for you so much easier. Who can be a dependant on my medical scheme? 10 quick questions on designated service providers (DSPs) All you need to know about waiting periods on your medical scheme
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Healthy you Interest in CBD products keeps soaring, but health experts wary A few years ago, there was hardly anyone searching for CBD online, but now there are millions of unique searches each month. CBD may, however, not be a 'cure all'. How high testosterone levels have different health outcomes for men and women How virtual reality can bring you real-life pain Why texting while walking is dangerous business