We will probably see third wave in June/July says Prof Salim Abdool Karim
27 January 2021 8:41 AM
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Expect multiple waves to occur principally at two time points in the northern and southern hemispheres, says MAC Covid-19 member.
The data is positive, suggests The Midday Report presenter, Lester Kiewit.
Covid infections appear to be stablising, and indications are we are on the downward trend. Over the last week, there has been a 29% decrease in infections. Infections have halved over the past two weeks with a test positivity rate of about 20%.
Hospitalisations have decreased by about 11%, reports Lester, and there has also been a 7% decrease in the number of covid-related deaths, though mortalities remain high.