Professor Salim Abdool Karim says the peak of infection can be lowered if we stick to social distancing and hand sanitising.
Professor Salim Abdool Karim has become a household name as the man in the know about the coronavirus. He is chairperson of the committee advising government on COVID-19. And he joins us now to tell us how we are doing as a country in our fight against the virus. CourtesyProfessor Salim Abdool Karim says South Africa is ready to move down to Level 3 lockdown.Otherwise, SA should brace for more infections.
"It is in our hands, if we choose not to follow those rules then we can expect that the peak might even be bigger," Karim said.He says children should return to the classroom, provided proper sanitation regulations are followed but he warns that small outbreaks of infection should be expected at schools from time to time.Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8am to 4pm, Monday to FridaySend HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.
The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs. Professor Salim Abdool Karim has become a household name as the man in the know about the coronavirus. He is chairperson of the committee advising government on COVID-19. And he joins us now to tell us how we are doing as a country in our fight against the virus. Courtesy
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