Local Covid-19 scenario planners believe both hospital admissions and deaths in the 4th wave of the covid-19 pandemic will be lower than the previous 3 waves.

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18 November 2021

The South African Covid-19 Modelling Consortium yesterday briefed the media on the various scenarios, that may present themselves, ahead of the 4th wave. This includes IF people will still adhere to mask-wearing and other health protocols and whether a new variant, that escapes immunity, will present itself. UCT Researcher, Sheetal Silal says what is clear from all the scenarios is that vaccination is very important to prevent a severe outcome…

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Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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