South Africa has more than 12,700 confirmed coronavirus cases and about 238 deaths, according to a global tally by Johns Hopkins University. "We cannot have last-minute plans to deal with mass burials," said Dass. That could be a problem in South Africa, where rapid urbanisation means many graveyards are being encroached by human habitats, he said. For Dippenaar, the fact that South Africa is trying to get ahead of any future spike in coronavirus deaths is a vital step in mitigating the spread of the pandemic. "South Africa has shown promising preparation.

Source: bd News24 May 15, 2020 09:11 UTC