COVID-19: Mkhize says face masks are essential

JOHANNESBURG - Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has clarified confusion relating to the use of face masks amid the COVID-19 outbreak.Masks and gloves can spread coronavirus: WC health dept

"There is no question that the use of masks is one of the best ways of preventing the spread of infection. We recommend them particularly where people have any cough or any symptoms or in a situation where social distancing is a bit difficult. The issue of COVID-19 being an airborne infection is something that came out in the papers but WHO disputed that. As far as we're aware, it's a droplet infection", said Mkhize.

Meanwhile, the Western Cape Health Department warned against the use of masks and gloves as it could increase the risk of spreading coronavirus if not used properly.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

I wonder if govenment ministers are going to take a salary cut to enable them to feel the economic losses we are all suffering as tax paying individuals and businesses during this time?

Make up your mind minister

Maybe by Friday he'll add C2H5OH as an essential.

Could he make up his mind

Can you make up your mind...

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