by admin | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Last week South Africa was averaging over 4,000 new infections per day. This week South Africa is reporting over 6,000 new infections per day.The daily rate of infections is expected to increase in the coming weeks.Currently, there are at least 100 vaccines in development, but human clinical trials have only started in six studies. We are a good 18 months away from a suitable vaccine to counter this virus. What can we do?Be more vigilant than we have been over the past 3 months and stick to the non-pharmaceutical GOLDEN RULES below. MAINTAIN PHYSICAL DISTANCE IN PUBLICWEAR YOUR MASK PROPERLYMAINTAIN GOOD HAND HYGIENEDISINFECT WORKING SURFACES REGULARLY AT WORK AND HOME Please spare a thought and prayer for all the frontline healthcare workers.Our brave healthcare workers need our support, now more than ever.The best way we can support them is to stick to the Golden Rules. PROTECT THE MOST VULNERABLE STAY VIGILANT SAVE LIVES Dr Nisaar KorowlayIssued: 3 July...
by admin | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيمنحمده ونصلي ونسلّم على رسوله الكريم Dear MemberDuring the past week, the new COVID -19 infections in our country have been averaging over 6,000 a day, a 50% increase over the previous week’s daily average.This is a clear indication that we are heading into the eye of the storm of this pandemic, as predicted by our scientists and health experts. We must take the necessary precautionary steps!Prayer & PrecautionsWe continue to pray that Allah grants all those touched by this virus a speedy recovery and seek His mercy to protect us all, In Shaa Allah. Ameen.The non-pharmaceutical guidelines should be adhered to and implemented diligently in our homes so that we can prevent the further spread of this virus.We should continue with physical distancing, wear masks properly and wash hands regularly. Limit visits to family and friends, and attendance at social gatherings.These small steps will make a big difference and you can make that difference. Adapting to new normsScientists and experts are predicting that a vaccine will only be broadly available in 18 months’ time. We will have to coexist with this pandemic for a long time, and the sooner we adapt to the new norms imposed upon us, the better.This is the reality that we will have to accept to give credence to the notion of “The triumph of the Human spirit”, the title of a book penned by the late Ahmed Kathrada.It was in this spirit of human perseverance that JHESS hosted the 1st virtual Annual General Meeting on 29 June 2020.The AGM was a huge success and a new Executive has been elected...
