A week in lockdown: five stories you need to read

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Here are five critical must-read stories on Covid-19 this week

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Mixed messages have been put out about whether face masks are effective in minimising exposure to Covid-19.It's been just over one week since the government's official 21-day lockdown of SA began, and for many it has been a long and trying time.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the lockdown last month, requiring all South Africans, except emergency workers and essential-service providers, to stayA lot has happened over the past seven days, from the battle over whether we can buy cigarettes, to questions about face masks and the spread of the virus to townships.As of Thursday, SA had 1,462 confirmed cases with five recorded deaths. Two other reported deaths are yet to be officially confirmed. SA also has 95 recoveries.

While recognising a slowing down in the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19, health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has warned that it could be the calm before the storm. On Thursday, speaking at the Universitas Hospital in the Free State, Mkhize said the death toll linked to Covid-19 was being investigated, as there were two cases the ministry was trying to get correct information about.

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Common sense ffs

If you still think the President used an expert before ruining the country with his lockdown, why is he begging Bill Gates to validate it

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