Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the province 's focus during the hard lockdown had been about flattening the curve. The province's head of health said there was a risk of a second wave and it was preparing accordingly. The country remains at significant risk of a second wave of Covid-19 cases, according to Western Cape head of health Dr Keith Cloete. "Based on international experience, the risk for having a second wave in South Africa is significant. It is high, and we are preparing as if we will get the second wave," he added.

Source: News 24 October 01, 2020 20:23 UTC