Government insists masks should be worn during the coronavirus pandemic, but a Stellenbosch expert disagrees.
While the country’s Covid-19 toll continues to soar – at least 1,505 infected and nine deaths reported by yesterday – the debate over the use of masks continues to rage, seemingly having created a gulf between national Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize and authorities in the Western Cape.
“To effectively contain the spread of the virus, washing your hands with soap and ensuring social distancing has thus far been the best thing to do to contain the pandemic,” Begg said. Forbes.com reported this week the Centers for Disease Control and Protection would be recommending all Americans wear face coverings when they go to the grocery store, pharmacy or other public places.
With her meagre monthly state grant, pensioner Maria Mavuso of Thembisa said she would “rather buy food than masks”.
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