April 15 2020 - 07:00
How a robot is helping Tygerberg specialists deal with pandemic
Intensive care specialists at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town have a new infection-resistant “colleague” helping them do ward rounds on Covid-19 patients.
That colleague is a robot named Quintin, who stands as an example of how the pandemic has brought ingenuity and collaboration to the fore.
The robot, made by Double Robotics, has been employed to help specialists do “virtual” ward rounds if they are unable to be present — even from home.
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April 15 2020 - 07:00
Lockdown food parcel protests hit Mitchells Plain and Alex
Several people were arrested and stores looted after protests over expected food parcel deliveries at Mitchells Plain in Cape Town.
Police spokesperson Brig Novela Potelwa said residents from Tafelsig took to the streets on Tuesday after allegedly being promised food parcels.
Several roads were barricaded with burning tyres and rocks.
April 15 2020 - 07:00
How a robot is helping Tygerberg specialists deal with pandemic
Intensive care specialists at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town have a new infection-resistant “colleague” helping them do ward rounds on Covid-19 patients.
That colleague is a robot named Quintin, who stands as an example of how the pandemic has brought ingenuity and collaboration to the fore.
The robot, made by Double Robotics, has been employed to help specialists do “virtual” ward rounds if they are unable to be present — even from home.
April 15 2020 - 06:56
POLL | Are you keeping fit or nah during the lockdown?
Post the lockdown, there will be two types of people: those who achieved their fitness goals and those who will rush to the gym to shed all the weight gained from indulging in their favourite foods and binge-watching shows on Netflix.
Since the lockdown started on March 26, South Africans have adopted different approaches as some continue to work hard on their fitness while others are spending more time in the kitchen making their favourite treats.
Take our poll and let us know if you are keeping fit or not during this lockdown.
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