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Coronavirus Amplified: Part 1 – Defining Coronaviruses, SARS-CoV-2 & Covid-19

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Do you know what SARS-CoV-2 is? What about COVID-19? It’s technically incorrect to refer to our current health crisis as ‘The Coronavirus’ when it’s only one strain of several in the coronavirus family. It’s also incorrect to identify the current coronavirus as COVID-19 when the latter is a disease caused by the 7th strain. After a brief history, I’ll explain the differences and correct terminology. WHAT ARE CORONAVIRUSES Coronavirus are a family of viruses thought to be zoonotic i.e. spread from non-human animals to human animals. They can also inflict … Read the full article…

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Knysna Fireworks & Pets Update

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Knysna Fireworks: Algoa FM has published an article in total contrast to the Knysna Plett-Herald’s about what happened on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s morning. IN RESPONSE, I SAID: “The fines are obviously not high enough! The Municipality is obviously not committed enough! The police are obviously not cared to follow up on complaints! The public are obviously not complaining enough, prepared to fight for their complaint being dealt with!!!!!! Outside of all that, outside of loving pets, is banning fireworks the will of the majority of the people??? … Read the full article…

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Dukey the Dog is Euthanised

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These series of photos featuring the last moments of a rescued dog dying from cancer are deeply passionate and inspirational. I believe that we can all learn from this, reminded to be observant, dutiful and kinds to all living things, both human and animal.  Treat the world as you want yourself to be treated. It’s a simple motto that can make your life, and that of those around you, infinitely better.

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