Richard Lessells
latest news & developments
What we know about the C.1.2 Covid variant, so far
Experts studying the new variant, C.1.2, are surprised by its substantial mutations but are confident current vaccines will be effective against it
Rise of the variants: What you need to know about the Delta variant in SA
SA’s lockdown regulations are tightening to better curb the spread of Covid-19, amid concerns that the Delta variant could drive a surge of infections
Education employees queue for Covid jabs, but some may have to wait a little longer
People who have had Covid-19 in the past 30 days or who have had a flu shot in the past 14 days will be vaccinated at a later date
Three for three: Understanding the Covid-19 variants circulating during South Africa’s third wave
Which variants have been detected in SA and how do they differ? Each form of the virus behaves slightly differently and could affect what the pandemic looks like. We break it down.
South Africa not yet in a third wave, says health department
The number of Covid-19 cases in the country has increased by an average of 46% over seven days
Tighter Covid restrictions for N. Mandela Bay — other hotspots may follow
With the number of cases spiralling out of control in hotspots in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape, longer curfews and restrictions on alcohol sales are being implemented
Excess deaths rise, starting in Covid hotspot Eastern Cape
As the pandemic’s second wave spreads through the country, the number of excess deaths increases too
Excess deaths increase but we are ‘still in the dark’
The data shows 17 000 more people have died than usual since May, but only 6 000 deaths have officially been attributed to Covid-19
M&G’s latest Covid-19 projections
Covid-19 numbers are prompting disaster declarations and dramatic action across South Africa this week. All steps should be directed by numbers