We can take precautions now to keep third wave at bay, but we must prepare for a possible rise in infections
Too early to say when but ‘guesstimate’ is mid-May
23 April 2021 - 14:38
An expert predicts a third wave of Covid-19 infections could possibly be 25% worse than the second wave, even as the country continues with its vaccine rollout programme. File photo.
Image: Freddy Mavunda
Based on the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in other countries, an SA expert predicts SA’s third wave could be 25% more severe than the second wave, but says the risk can be mitigated if precautions are taken now.