Dr Sheri Fanaroff, medical expert, provides some advice on how best to handle the challenge.
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Medical workers in the Covid-19 ward. Image: RODGER BOSCH / AFPSource: Getty Images
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How does the new strain affect us?
The new strain is likely to spread more quickly, driving a high increase in numbers of infections.
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Thus, practising mask-wearing, social distancing of 1.5metres and frequent hand washing/ sanitizing is more important than ever.
The current PCR and antigen tests do also pick up the new strain.
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What about our domestic workers who are coming back from high-risk areas?
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Is it safe to go back to work?
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What about sending our children back to school?
Whilst unconfirmed, a report indicates that this may well be the government’s plan of action.
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Samantha RiddleSamantha Riddle is a former Mainstream/ Current Affairs Manager.
She covered the breaking stories and SA news from 2018-2021.
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Currently, shes working for The South African.
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