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On 28 December, PresidentCyril Ramaphosaannounced that the country would be going back to Level 3 of lockdown.
According to medical experts, the second wave of Covid-19 infections is only just getting started.
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Over the last few days, a record number of new infections has been recorded.
The vaccinologist said that this was because people are returning to work from holiday.
According to Madhi, Covid-19 infections will only be reaching their peak in the month of February.
Wits University vaccinologist Shabir Madhi says that Covid-19 will only get worse before it gets better. Image: Waldo Swiegers/BloombergSource: Getty Images
He also added that a level 3 of lockdown was the furthest they could go to protect citizens.
In other Covid-19 news,Briefly.co.zareported thatAfriForum and Solidarity take Mkhize to courtover Covid vaccines.
They would prefer to source vaccines as private entities.
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This was in a bid to ensure that at least 67% of the population got vaccinated.
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Source: Briefly News
Thando MpembeThando Mpembe is a sports journalist who has a passion for all things entertainment.
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Thando holds an Honours Degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg.
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