Rate of hospitalisation will determine lockdown measures, says UKZN professor | Witness

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UKZN Professor Mosa Moshabela said that even though the number of positive cases remains high, hospitalisation is relatively low, and cases were mild. He added that he did not expect imminent changes in the level of restriction. | WitnessKZN

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Professor at the UKZN College of Health Science, Mosa Moshabela, said that even though the number of positive cases are high, hospitalisation was relatively low and cases were mild. He added that he did not expect imminent changes in the level of restriction.

“Government is going to decide on any lockdown depending on the rate of hospitalisation and if there’s pressure on hospitals,” he said.Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.

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