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Discovery Health, South Africa’s largest private health insurance administrator, releases at-scale, real-world analysis of Omicron outbreak based on 211 000 COVID-19 test results in South Africa, including collaboration with the South Africa

Discovery Health, South Africa’s largest private health insurance administrator, releases at-scale, real-world analysis of Omicron outbreak based on 211 000 COVID-19 test results in South Africa, including collaboration with the South Africa

Johannesburg, 14 December 2021
Summary:
Vaccine effectiveness: o The two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination provides 70% protection against severe complications of COVID-19 requiring hospitalisation, and 33% protection against COVID-19 infection, during the current Omicron wave. Reinfection risk: For individuals who have had COVID-19 previously, the risk of reinfection with Omicron is

Discovery Bank and Vitality Money clients spent 600 million Discovery Miles this November

Discovery Bank and Vitality Money clients spent 600 million Discovery Miles this November

Discovery Bank and Vitality Money clients spent 600 million Discovery Miles, adding up to R100 million in purchases, this November.
Discovery Bank extended its Discovery Miles Đ-Day, held on the 15th of every month, to include the full Black Friday weekend from 26 to 28 November. Miles Đ-Day is an opportunity for Discovery Bank and Vitality Money clients to get up to 40% off when spending their

Discovery highlights significant progress in implementation of mandatory vaccination policy

Discovery highlights significant progress in implementation of mandatory vaccination policy

On 3 September 2021, Discovery announced its mandatory vaccination policy for South Africa-based employees Staff vaccination rates have climbed from 22% at start of September to 94% by 30 November Across all main categories, including sex, age and seniority, more than 90% of staff are vaccinated Vaccination rates projected to reach levels greater than 97% before the peak of fourth wave, in ear

Fitness devices helped people stay fit during the COVID-19 pandemic – and will change the way we work out in future

Fitness devices helped people stay fit during the COVID-19 pandemic – and will change the way we work out in future

Access the full paper on https://journals.co.za/doi/10.18772/26180197.2021.v3n3a8

Discovery Health shares unequivocal data on protective effects of COVID 19 vaccination and low risk of vaccine-related adverse events

Discovery Health shares unequivocal data on protective effects of COVID 19 vaccination and low risk of vaccine-related adverse events

You can view the briefing in the below on this link: Meeting Recording: https://dsycloud.zoom.us/rec/share/73lx5mMbd4lt-Dka5GsMpuEYTwiJbasOTKwmU1W1SE39oywS5niCYJ820larZlIg.TF771j0Xm9i1Z_G3 Access Passcode: 3azevr.9

Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Schoenmaker named as a Discovery Vitality Ambassador

Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Schoenmaker named as a Discovery Vitality Ambassador

JOHANNESBURG, 20 October 2021 – Discovery is proud to announce Tatjana Schoenmaker (24) as a Discovery Vitality Ambassador. The South African swimming sensation has recently returned home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after winning a gold medal and setting the world record in the 200 m breaststroke, as well as bringing home silver in the 100 m breaststroke.
“We are delighted and honoured t

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After undergoing a routine eye test, Michelle was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer affecting four in every million people. Here is how Discovery Life helped her to focus on her recovery and provided her with the financial support https://t.co/maRSzjespy #ExploreLifeClaims2020 https://t.co/hi8B3qi5LN

After undergoing a routine eye test, Michelle was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer affecting four in every million people. Here is how Discovery Life helped her to focus on her recovery and provided her with the financial support https://t.co/maRSzjespy #ExploreLifeClaims2020 https://t.co/hi8B3qi5LN

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Part 4: Cyber bullying - what to look out for, where to look for it and what to do about it

Part 4: Cyber bullying - what to look out for, where to look for it and what to do about it

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Vitality HealthyDining Benefit (Convenience Meals) – How it Works

Vitality HealthyDining Benefit (Convenience Meals) – How it Works

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Through our shared-value model, we paid out R8.3 billion in PayBack to date! We ensure that you’re covered, rewarded, and financially secure. See how much PayBack you can earn! https://t.co/X4buSVdWT8 #ExploreLifeClaims2020 https://t.co/hkUVwSYvzX

Through our shared-value model, we paid out R8.3 billion in PayBack to date! We ensure that you’re covered, rewarded, and financially secure. See how much PayBack you can earn! https://t.co/X4buSVdWT8 #ExploreLifeClaims2020 https://t.co/hkUVwSYvzX

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We are honored to be recognized by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer in South Africa. Our employees are paramount to achieving our purpose of making people healthier, and enhancing and protecting their lives. #InsideDiscovery #TopEmployer https://t.co/BLlJFgIjZ3

We are honored to be recognized by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer in South Africa. Our employees are paramount to achieving our purpose of making people healthier, and enhancing and protecting their lives. #InsideDiscovery #TopEmployer https://t.co/BLlJFgIjZ3

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Did you know 1️⃣ in 6️⃣ South Africans suffer from anxiety, depression, or a substance use disorder? 2022 is the year to put your mental health first 💯 Kickstart your mental wellbeing journey on our Mental Health Information Hub this #WellnessWednesday 🧠https://t.co/laMkMj8xjr https://t.co/M3bGsLo8Xj

Did you know 1️⃣ in 6️⃣ South Africans suffer from anxiety, depression, or a substance use disorder? 2022 is the year to put your mental health first 💯 Kickstart your mental wellbeing journey on our Mental Health Information Hub this #WellnessWednesday 🧠https://t.co/laMkMj8xjr https://t.co/M3bGsLo8Xj

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Episode 10: Stranger Danger - where, what & how?

Episode 10: Stranger Danger - where, what & how?

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Episode 9: Cyber bullying – how can we make a difference?

Episode 9: Cyber bullying – how can we make a difference?

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Part 3: Getting your family onboard and aligned around device use rules and boundaries

Part 3: Getting your family onboard and aligned around device use rules and boundaries

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Earning Vitality points through an Octiv facility

Earning Vitality points through an Octiv facility

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Episode 7: Can gaming and on-screen entertainment become addictive?

Episode 7: Can gaming and on-screen entertainment become addictive?

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Episode 8: The good, the bad and the ugly of social media

Episode 8: The good, the bad and the ugly of social media

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