16 Nov 2020

Eastern Cape Covid-19 outbreaks may not develop into second wave if managed well - Mkhize

Nicole McCain

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

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The latest: South Africa's second wave of Covid-19 cases could surpass the number of cases experienced at the country's peak.

Second wave: In a media briefing, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize compared countries currently expecting a second wave, such as Spain, France, the UK and the US - which have all shown a higher rate of infection during their second wave.

Back home: Mkhize highlighted that cases were currently increasing in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Northern Cape.

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