By Kaya 959 News
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says stricter measures may have to be put in place to avoid a rise in COVID-19 infections during Easter.
The Easter break starts on Good Friday, April 2. Officials fear gatherings during the long weekend could contribute to a possible third wave.
South Africa has recorded more than 1.5-million cases since the start of the pandemic.
Over 52,000 people have sadly lost their lives.
Mkhize has urged the nation not to let its guard down during the Easter holidays. He says they are constantly monitoring the situation.
“We have to take into account the fact that we need to discourage super spread activities during the Easter weekend,” he says.
“We need to also watch what happens with the interprovincial movement which can then spread the infection. But we also have to look into the fact that South Africans have learned and understood the issues of distancing.”
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More than 220,000 health workers have received the COVID-19 vaccine jab.
South African began its vaccine rollout in February.
The health ministry is preparing to receive more doses next month.
Officials hope to vaccinate 1.5-million healthcare workers by the end of April.
25 March 2021 #COVID19 statistics in South Africa #CoronaVirusSA pic.twitter.com/9KQDXGyRJg
— National Department of Health (@HealthZA) March 25, 2021



