Peak

South Africa remains under Covid-19 alert level four, with minor changes

As the Delta variant fuels infections, the ban on alcohol sales remains, schools will stay closed until 26 July and restaurants may open with limited numbers

Eunice Masson

5 min read

Screen test: The number of tests done is irrelevant if the results aren’t being processed quickly enough and no
one really knows how prepared they are until the wave hits, specialists have said. (Marco Longari/AFP)

BEDS

18 JUN 2020

SA accelerating towards virus peak without capacity, experts warn

Despite efforts to prepare for the worst, it is ‘very unlikely’ that hospitals will be able to cope with the onslaught of Covid-19 cases

M&G Data Desk
Sarah Smit
Chris Gilili

10 min read

As positive Covid-19 cases climb rapidly, health facilities will need more doctors and nurses. (Graphic: John McCann)

ALCOHOL ABUSE

11 JUN 2020

Call in the medics: Beds don’t cure people

As positive Covid-19 cases climb rapidly, health facilities will need more doctors and nurses

M&G Data Desk

5 min read