The provincial government has warned the Eastern Cape is yet to reach its peak in coronavirus infections, with health MEC Sindiswa Gomba on Tuesday saying that would be determined by people's attitudes.
Gomba said the Eastern Cape was not yet out of the woods even though premier Oscar Mabuyane announced the number of critically ill Covid-19 patients had decreased in August.Gomba said they were still bracing for a surge, which was predicted between August and September.
“We continue to see signs that the end of the tunnel is nearing in the fight against Covid-19 in our province. However, even as Mabuyane painted a picture of the province beating the virus, he warned of a second wave of infections. “The provincial treasury and the department of health are putting together investment options for the coronavirus response and beyond.”
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