SA risks a second coronavirus wave, warns health minister
Easing of restrictions depends on people wearing masks, avoiding large gatherings and maintaining hand hygiene, says Zweli Mkhize
05 August 2020 - 10:46
UPDATED 05 August 2020 - 17:37
As the coronavirus plateaus in three provinces, health minister Zweli Mkhize has warned that SA could face a second wave of infections if people fail to stick to social distancing rules.
People should continue to wear masks, avoid large gatherings and maintain hygiene measures if the government was to ease restrictions on movement between provinces and free up more economic activity, he said...
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