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The Latest: South Africa reports nearly 4,000 new cases
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa is reporting nearly 4,000 new COVID-19 cases as the country continues to loosen lockdown measures under economic pressure. Casinos, beauty salons and sit-down restaurant service are among the latest permitted activities as President Cyril Ramaphosa this week warned citizens that the fight against the coronavirus is a personal responsibility. South Africa… Read More »
Nearly HALF of all Americans will be obese by 2030
Nearly HALF of all Americans will be obese by 2030 – and the epidemic will cost the US billions of dollars, study warns Researchers predict half of US adults will be obese and one-quarter will be severely obese by 2030 They also predict that more than half the population will be obese in 29 states… Read More »
Nearly one billion people in Africa to be protected against yellow fever by 2026
Nearly one billion people will be vaccinated against yellow fever in 27 high-risk African countries by 2026 with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi – the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and more than 50 health partners. The commitment is part of the Eliminate Yellow fever Epidemics (EYE) in Africa strategy, which was launched by… Read More »