Warnings about rising reproduction number in South Africa
During March I was quoted in the press in March 2021 warning about increasing cases (and hence reproduction numbers) in South Africa as well as appeared on a few radio stations.
EWN had this to say following an interview on the radio too:
Warnings that COVID infections in SA are slowly increasing
— EWNIn the past few days the Northern Cape, in particular, has seen a marked increase.
OFM had this:
SA’s #Covid19 cases slowly on the increase, especially in NC
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News24 mentioned me in two pieces:
EXPLAINER | Why does Covid-19 come in waves, and what role do mutations play? | News24
South African researchers have warned the country should prepare itself for the third wave of coronavirus infections likely to occur after the Easter holiday period.
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Health department, MAC criticised for lack of communication around vaccination strategy | News24
The national Department of Health and Ministerial Advisory Committee have come under renewed criticism for their lack of communication on Covid-19 procurement and an effective rollout strategy.
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