Karim warns of a second coronavirus wave
There are promising signs that the worst of SA’s coronavirus crisis is over, but the country still risks a second wave of the disease if prevention measures falter, health minister Zweli Mkhize’s top coronavirus adviser warned on Thursday.
His comments come as the government weighs up further relaxation of SA’s lockdown rules, including the removal of bans on the sale of alcohol and cigarettes.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, ProfileData financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.
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