New cases have dropped considerably - unless all results aren't in yet.
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New cases have dropped considerably - unless all results aren't in yet.
SAB, Heineken facilities looted and torched, and more may be targeted, says Beer Association
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/b...ted-and-burned-as-security-overwhelmed-2021-7
14 July 2021
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/b...ted-and-burned-as-security-overwhelmed-2021-7
14 July 2021
- Two SAB depots in KwaZulu-Natal were looted and torched on Tuesday, say the country's big brewers.
- A Heineken warehouse in the province was looted on Sunday, then "cleaned out" on Tuesday.
- Even couriers carrying malt have been attacked, and the brewers believe their other facilities are under threat.
- They want action – including a State of Emergency, and more soldiers on the streets.
FDA adds new warning to J&J jab – but it won't impact SA's rollout
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/johnson-vaccine-guillain-barre-syndrome-in-south-africa-2021-7
13 July 2021
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/johnson-vaccine-guillain-barre-syndrome-in-south-africa-2021-7
13 July 2021
- The US Food and Drug Administration has added a new warning to the Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine.
- This comes after 100 people – out of 12.5 million vaccinated with the vaccine – developed Guillain-Barre syndrome.
- The potentially life-threatening autoimmune disorder attacks the body's peripheral nervous system and can lead to weakness, in mild cases, and paralysis, in severe cases.
- But unlike the previous red flag raised by the FDA on blood clots, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will continue to be rolled out.
- South Africa's drug regulator says its aware of the new warning but that won't lead to a suspension of jabs like the FDA's findings in April did.
https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/another-safety-signal-guillain-barre
Can you get GBS from vaccines?
Yes, rare events of GBS have been linked to the new Shingles vaccine and the flu vaccine. But the rate of GBS among vaccines continues to be lower than the rate of GBS among these diseases. The CDC closely monitors the numbers each year
I think it's more a case of not all tests have been performed due to the riots and looting slowing it down.
Positivety rate is down as well. But will let it run for a few days before we start celebrating.
The death rate doesn't look good. And there's rumours of the Afrox plant in KZN being set alight last night. So that will lead to severe oxygen shortages.
EDIT : Afrox in KZN is still operational
https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/c...confirms-its-operations-in-durban-are-secure/
It's the weekend effect @Hooked... They'll be on the rise again from today-tomorrow.
That's tragic. Afrox is on contract with public hospitals for supply of Oxygen. Doing this during these times where the need for medical oxygen
I predict the ''hungry'' will be the next batch of the sick...
As I said before, Serves them right. Let's see how they complain of not getting proper assistance after destroying infrastructure.
https://www.news24.com/news24/opinions/editorial/editorial-cry-the-beloved-country-20210712
EDITORIAL | Cry, the beloved country
Just as Jacob Zuma and the Guptas looted South Africa's state-owned enterprises, a violent mob has done the same in his name.
EDITORIAL | Cry, the beloved country
Just as Jacob Zuma and the Guptas looted South Africa's state-owned enterprises, a violent mob has done the same in his name.
Time to pay
I believe they are doing the same in Diepsloot.
Looking how they treated those appliances I'm not sure they really want them back.
The army has out its foot down in Durban as well. They are not playing with these people.
Done, now the long wait for the 1st of August
If they loot in CT, I'll ask one of them to bring me a new TV. Mine went on the blink a few months ago already. Half the screen is black! I'm using my laptop for TV and Netflix.
47 PHARMACIES WITH COVID VACCINES, CHRONIC MEDS LOOTED
https://ewn.co.za/2021/07/14/47-pharmacies-with-covid-vaccines-chronic-meds-looted
14 July 2021
"The Independent Community Pharmacy Association’s CEO Jackie Maimin said that the looting was not isolated and 47 of their member pharmacies have been completely looted, including corporate sites like Clicks and Dis-Chem.
Maimin said that fortunately not all their pharmacies kept COVID-19 vaccines in stock but other chronic medication was destroyed.
“It’s probably 1,000 or 2,000 doses. So it’s not a huge amount but I mean, every vaccine lost is a potential life.”
https://ewn.co.za/2021/07/14/47-pharmacies-with-covid-vaccines-chronic-meds-looted
14 July 2021
"The Independent Community Pharmacy Association’s CEO Jackie Maimin said that the looting was not isolated and 47 of their member pharmacies have been completely looted, including corporate sites like Clicks and Dis-Chem.
Maimin said that fortunately not all their pharmacies kept COVID-19 vaccines in stock but other chronic medication was destroyed.
“It’s probably 1,000 or 2,000 doses. So it’s not a huge amount but I mean, every vaccine lost is a potential life.”
I registered last night and already got an appointment for today 12:00.
Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has characterised the violent protests and looting gripping KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as tantamount to suicide.
This he said as he addressed the Zulu nation from his palace in Ulundi, northern KZN, on Wednesday.
According to the king, the poor people taken advantage of by politicians were the same individuals who would carry the brunt of the consequences of the current looting.
Worse still, he said, ransacking and bringing the economy to a standstill during a pandemic is plain suicidal.
“When medicines and vaccines cannot be delivered, there will be no help for the sick and dying,” said Misuzulu. “Vital supply chains have been damaged and it is our very own families who will suffer the consequences knowing that all this is happening in a time of a pandemic.
“The only conclusion possible [is] my father's people are committing suicide and one cannot see it, but it is happening.”
'My father's people are committing suicide': Zulu King pleads with rioters (msn.com)
This he said as he addressed the Zulu nation from his palace in Ulundi, northern KZN, on Wednesday.
According to the king, the poor people taken advantage of by politicians were the same individuals who would carry the brunt of the consequences of the current looting.
Worse still, he said, ransacking and bringing the economy to a standstill during a pandemic is plain suicidal.
“When medicines and vaccines cannot be delivered, there will be no help for the sick and dying,” said Misuzulu. “Vital supply chains have been damaged and it is our very own families who will suffer the consequences knowing that all this is happening in a time of a pandemic.
“The only conclusion possible [is] my father's people are committing suicide and one cannot see it, but it is happening.”
'My father's people are committing suicide': Zulu King pleads with rioters (msn.com)
‘Caught with our pants down’ – Defence Minister
We were caught with our pants down’ – SA’s Defence Minister on riots (msn.com)
On Wednesday evening, Mapisa-Nqakula also made a frank admission. She openly admitted that SANDF had initially ‘been caught with their pants down’, after failing to safely secure several looted malls. Her words…
“We agreed that okay, we don’t have to say 75 000 troops, but we should also not keep at the 10 000 which the President had proposed, that we should rather find a middle way – you also don’t want to mobilise for the sake of mobilising, because our mobilisation must also be informed by the continuous assessment of the situation on the ground.”
“Our soldiers were not at the malls. Our agreement was that we do guard duty so that we can release the police to enforce the law and deal with people who were carrying out acts of criminality. That’s the only reason we were not at the malls. the protests have been an eye-opener, and we were caught with our pants down.” [msn]
We were caught with our pants down’ – SA’s Defence Minister on riots (msn.com)
On Wednesday evening, Mapisa-Nqakula also made a frank admission. She openly admitted that SANDF had initially ‘been caught with their pants down’, after failing to safely secure several looted malls. Her words…
“We agreed that okay, we don’t have to say 75 000 troops, but we should also not keep at the 10 000 which the President had proposed, that we should rather find a middle way – you also don’t want to mobilise for the sake of mobilising, because our mobilisation must also be informed by the continuous assessment of the situation on the ground.”
“Our soldiers were not at the malls. Our agreement was that we do guard duty so that we can release the police to enforce the law and deal with people who were carrying out acts of criminality. That’s the only reason we were not at the malls. the protests have been an eye-opener, and we were caught with our pants down.” [msn]
RIOTS: EFF’S MALEMA DECLINES TO MEET WITH ‘UNCOMPROMISING’ RAMAPHOSA
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has declined an invitation to meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa and discuss a way forward as riots continue to wreak havoc in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Gauteng, saying that he “won’t participate in rubbish”.
According to TimesLIVE, Ramaphosa extended invitation to opposition party leaders to come to the tale and discuss a strategy to emerge from the current violence engulfing South Africa.
TimesLIVE said on Wednesday that Malema feels that Ramaphosa is only interested in appeasing the demands of the Democratic Alliance (DA), and any potential talks between the EFF and the African National Congress leader would ultimately dissolve into “nonsense”.
“I don’t participate in rubbish. I told them not to invite me to their nonsense again. I don’t participate in non-productive meetings meant to impress white people,” he told TimesLIVE.
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has declined an invitation to meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa and discuss a way forward as riots continue to wreak havoc in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Gauteng, saying that he “won’t participate in rubbish”.
According to TimesLIVE, Ramaphosa extended invitation to opposition party leaders to come to the tale and discuss a strategy to emerge from the current violence engulfing South Africa.
TimesLIVE said on Wednesday that Malema feels that Ramaphosa is only interested in appeasing the demands of the Democratic Alliance (DA), and any potential talks between the EFF and the African National Congress leader would ultimately dissolve into “nonsense”.
“I don’t participate in rubbish. I told them not to invite me to their nonsense again. I don’t participate in non-productive meetings meant to impress white people,” he told TimesLIVE.
Milk: Disruption across the value chain, Clover says, as it assesses looting impact
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/c...lity-as-supply-chains-face-disruptions-2021-7
''In some parts of the country, including Durban and Soweto, there have been long queues of people attempting to source staples such as milk and bread.''
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/c...lity-as-supply-chains-face-disruptions-2021-7
''In some parts of the country, including Durban and Soweto, there have been long queues of people attempting to source staples such as milk and bread.''
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