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Concerns that the deadly coronavirus may hit South Africa

Johannesburg - As South Africa mobilises against the deadly coronavirus, the concern is that it is just a matter of time before it slips through our borders carried by an infected air traveller. Across the globe, countries have been introducing countermeasures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, that has so far killed more than 200 people and infected 10000.

However, epidemiologist Dr Andrew Medina-Marino, head of research for the Foundation for Professional Development and senior researcher for the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, said it was likely the coronavirus would spread to South Africa.

 

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