What South Africa has learnt about Covid and what the next steps could be
that mask-wearing does decrease the risk of contracting COVID-19 and curbing its spread. So despite the general COVID fatigue, this behaviour remains an effective one.
It’s a relief that the pandemic may be shifting from the acute phase that has so radically affected daily lives. History would caution us though to remember we are not yet over the pandemic. Just as the was celebrated as having ended and restrictions were lifted, a wave of disease followed. Healthcare facilities were overwhelmed and many people died. Our behaviour should, therefore, remain cautious and we should not lose the race in its last lap.as the general climate of the pandemic has shifted.
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