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The new mantra that almost every country affected by COVID-19 is holding on to and promoting is: Flatten the Curve. In essence, flattening the curve is mostly about slowing the virus’s rate of infection, and this is something that South Africa has managed to do in quite a short space of time (for now). This […] More
Telehealth is providing healthcare to patients in the comfort of their own homes. Telehealth is currently being used as an effective approach for communication, counselling, and consultation worldwide during COVID-19. Mental healthcare is considered an essential service during the lockdown period, and the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) has assured patients that public and […] More
COVID-19 cases in South Africa are continuing to rise and as the country remains in lockdown for another week, one can’t help but wonder what it’s like to actually have the novel coronavirus. While the virus attacks people differently, with others experiencing mild symptoms and others battling a more severe consequence — most patients won’t […] More
As of 8 April 2020, South Africa has 1 749 positive cases of COVID-19 with 45 recoveries and 13 deaths. While there have been 58 098 tests conducted, this is simply not enough to paint an accurate picture of how much the virus has spread in the country. As a result, there’s an urgent need […] More
Everything from hand sanitiser to rubber gloves to cleaning sprays has been flying off the shelves lately. Another cleaning product in crazy-high demand? Disinfectant wipes. But now more than ever, there are also lots of claims and conflicting info being thrown around about what products are most effective when it comes to ridding your home of germs and viruses. […] More
South Africa is only a couple of days into the national lockdown, meaning it’s possible that some of us are isolated with someone that might potentially have COVID-19. The virus’ symptoms can start appearing as early as two days, and in some instances, only 14 days after exposure. This doesn’t just mean that every household […] More
We are living in extraordinary times and a lot of things have had to be readjusted to adapt to our new and temporary world — the Discovery Vitality programme is just one of those things. If you’re a Discovery Vitality member, then chances are you’ve been wondering how the programme is going to be modified […] More
The outbreak of the coronavirus has set the entire world into a state of uncertainty. With constant ‘breaking news’ updates, the 21-day national shut down and rising numbers of infected people, it’s understandable why many of us are feeling anxious and stressed out. “It is important to note that increased levels of stress, concern and […] More
