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Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Monday it is evident that there is cross-border transmission of Covid-19 between the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape, and that this had to be handled holistically.

"The trade routes and the seasonal workers are something we have to take into account as we manage the containment of the infections," he said.* For the latest on the Covid-19 outbreak, visit IOL's** If you think you have been exposed to the Covid-19 virus, please call the 24-hour hotline on 0800 029 999 or visit

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