South African scientists are preparing to join a major international clinical trial to test whether the antimalarial drug chloroquine can protect healthcare workers from Covid-19 infection.
This aerial view shows residents gathering on a roof of a building, with an artwork on the side of the building by South African artist Faith XLVII, in the Johannesburg CBD. File photoSA is moving to a level 3 lockdown — but will Western Cape also be moving?This is the question posed by many as some parts of the country are set to move at the end of May.By Wednesday, it had 11,262 confirmed cases with 210 deaths.
“I know it is not safe for us to go back to school, but the government said they will provide health products to keep us safe. I am happy that now I can go back to school and complete my year.”
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