Health minister Zweli Mkhize says SA's Covid-19 recovery rate is a positive sign the country is moving away from its infection peak.
deaths. The country's recovery rate stands at 504,127, translating to a recovery rate of more than 83%.“SA has passed its infection point. The Covid-19 mortality rate passed 12,264, a high number, but at the same time there are diseases that cause more mortalities.”“With 82% recoveries nationally and some provinces showing 90% recoveries, it is very positive.
Therefore it is the right time to start considering what needs to be done as we move towards a risk-adjusted approach towards normality.”“How do we mount a whole of society approach, and address societal anxiety under a united leadership from government and society? This is one of our major lessons.”“Covid-19 showed the weakened structure of our economy, and the lockdown worsened poverty, unemployment and inequality. We will look at the reconstruction process going forward.
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