Easter period may have bearing on magnitude and timing of third wave: Prof Madhi
2 March 2021 10:35 AM
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The publicâs behaviour over the Easter period will influence the severity and timing of the expected third wave, says Prof Shabir Madhi.
Prof Madhi says the threat of a third wave of Covid-19 infections is inevitable, regardless of which lockdown level South Africa is placed under.
However, the vaccinology expert says public behaviour will have a bearing on how soon and how hard the third wave hits.
He believes that the next wave of Covid-19 infections could take place at the end of May and early June.
11 February 2021 - 14:34 Wits University’s Prof Shabir Madhi. Image: Supplied
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