Mkhize asks command council to debate surge in alcohol-related trauma cases

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Booze buyers stock up as the ban on the sale of alcohol was lifted. Picture: Michel Bega

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has noted the immense pressure the lifting of the alcohol ban has had on the healthcare system and has reported his concerns to the National Coronavirus Command Council . This added another layer of challenges to the already stretched intensive care units which have seen more influx in cases since the shift into level 3 of the lockdown.His visit to the hospital comes as even mortuaries have noted the increase in cases, a concern for their storage capacity.

 

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