Covid-19: New study indicates KZN may already be in third wave
The latest research shows that the viral load of Covid-19 in wastewater is higher than found during the second wave of the pandemic.
The Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT) at the Durban University of Technology, which is at the forefront of SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance in Southern Africa, has revealed that its recent analysis indicated that KwaZulu-Natal is already experiencing the third wave of COVID-19 infections.
According to the team, the peak of the second wave in South Africa occurred in January 2021, with an average of 40 000 active cases in KZN. As a metro, the eThekwini Municipality is a good reflection of the Covid-19 pandemic trend in KZN.
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PROF ZAKES MDA RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE By Zimbili Vilakazi
Comments Professor Zakes Mda honored with an honorary doctorate by the Durban University of Technology (DUT). Photo supplied.
PROFESSOR Zakes Mda (73) has been awarded with an honorary doctorate by the Durban University of Technology.
Mda, a well known teacher, painter, filmmaker, musician, poet, novelist and the recipient of the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver in 2014 was honoured on Thursday, 27 May.
DUT Chancellor, Nonkululeko Nyembezi said the degree is in recognition of Mda’s exceptional contribution and accomplishments in the world of arts.
“We are pleased to be associated with such a literary giant and would like to welcome Professor Mda to the DUT family,” said Nyembezi said.