Last week South Africa was averaging over 4,000 new infections per day. This week South Africa is reporting over 6,000 new infections per day.
The daily rate of infections is expected to increase in the coming weeks.
Currently, there are at least 100 vaccines in development, but human clinical trials have only started in six studies. We are a good 18 months away from a suitable vaccine to counter this virus.
What can we do?
Be more vigilant than we have been over the past 3 months and stick to the non-pharmaceutical GOLDEN RULES below.
MAINTAIN PHYSICAL DISTANCE IN PUBLIC
WEAR YOUR MASK PROPERLY
MAINTAIN GOOD HAND HYGIENE
DISINFECT WORKING SURFACES REGULARLY AT WORK AND HOME
Please spare a thought and prayer for all the frontline healthcare workers.
Our brave healthcare workers need our support, now more than ever.
The best way we can support them is to stick to the Golden Rules.
PROTECT THE MOST VULNERABLE
STAY VIGILANT
SAVE LIVES
Dr Nisaar Korowlay
Issued: 3 July 2020
