South Africa has started recording reduced numbers, implying the number of active cases may be flattening.
Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Committee Prof Salim Adbool Karim speaks to eNCA. Courtesy
JOHANNESBURG - Ministerial Advisory Committee Chairperson Professor Salim Abdool Karim says restrictions on mass gatherings should not be eased yet.The country has also started recording reduced numbers, implying the number of active cases may be flattening.Africa to see slower rises in coronavirus cases after reopening: WHO
He points to countries around the world who have eased lockdown restrictions too quickly, then saw a resurgence of cases and another hard lockdown. According to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 572,865, with a death toll of 11,270.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe 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.
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