France has elected to return to lockdown conditions this week in light of its soaring Covid-19 death toll rates.
Briefly.co.za explores the latest Covid-19 updates in South Africa on the coronavirus pandemic.
While PresidentCyril Ramaphosahas denied plans to return to a strict lockdown, France has seen this become reality.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the lockdown on Wednesday. Image: Twitter/ @EmmanuelMacronSource: UGC
Briefly.co.zaexplores the latest updates below:
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Medical experts have also warned that intensive care units are running the risk of being overwhelmed amid the spike.
This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 19 111."
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That is simply not true.
If it gets there, I will advise the nation."
Ramaphosa encouraged citizens to double down on preventative measures especially heading into the festive season.
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Source: Briefly News
Samantha RiddleSamantha Riddle is a former Mainstream/ Current Affairs Manager.
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She covered the breaking stories and SA news from 2018-2021.
Currently, shes working for The South African.
