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Woman wants racial data used in health care, cites treatment problems

3 July 2020 by Alan

Cape Town in the news:

  • Woman wants racial data used in health care, cites treatment problems: Jacobs said if the doctor had asked her about her genetic background, she would have told him that she’s mixed race from Cape Town, South Africa. Based on an online DNA genetic testing kit, Jacobs …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • We CAN return to restaurants – but do we WANT to?: March, as many businesses got the go-ahead to reopen under the easing of Level 3 lockdown restrictions … but restaurants face deal-breaking challenges, and are diners sure they’ll be safe?: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • Andy Edwards appointed as Springboks new fitness guru: Saracens coach Mark McCall talks to head of strength and conditioning Andy Edwards during the Saracens media session at Old Albanian Rugby Football Club on April 19, 2016 in St Albans, England. (Photo …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • A new strain of swine flu has raised pandemic concerns – we spoke to an expert: Researchers have identified a new strain of flu in pigs that could become transmittable to humans – but local experts caution that this doesn’t mean we have to panic.: “Cape Town” – BingNews

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