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Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize.
The second wave of Covid-19 cases in South Africa could exceed the number of cases experienced in the country’s peak.
At a press conference, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize compared countries currently expecting a second wave, such as Spain, France, the UK and the US, which have shown a higher rate of infection during their second. wave.
In his homeland, Mkhize noted that cases were increasing in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and North Cape.
The total number of positive cases had increased to 751,024, of which 37,316 were active cases, after an increase of 1,842 cases.
The death toll currently stands at 20,241, an increase of 35 deaths.
However, Mkhize cautioned that cluster outbreaks in the province do not necessarily amount to a second wave. He added that a resurgence was defined as a 20% increase in the average number of cases over a seven-day period.
“We cannot say if the second salary has come. We are only seeing cluster activity. It depends on how we handle the situation in the Eastern Cape and other areas. If it is contained, the increase could decrease. If we do not” t manage it correctly, [the outbreak] it could start to spread. Activity is still quiet in several areas, “he said.
Mkhize added that he will visit the Eastern Cape this week and is expected to announce more interventions once in the province.
