The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize has expressed concern about a rise in new cases in the Eastern Cape, as well as the Western Cape, although he was unable to say whether this marked a second wave of the virus.
He is quoted by IOL as saying more testing will be done in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Northern Cape and Western Cape. “We can’t say we have a second wave yet. We are seeing cluster outbreaks and if we do not manage these cluster activities, it could flare up. “
Minister Mkhize noted that other countries are experiencing a second wave, noting that the second wave is worst than the first one in these countries.
He stressed that all South Africans should use containment measures such as wearing masks and using hand sanitiser.
Meanwhile, South Africa registered 1 842 new cases as well as 40 new deaths in the past 24 hours. Total confirmed cases are now 751 024 whilst total deaths are now 20 241.
Source: IOL & sacoronavirus.co.za
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