South Africa coronavirus deaths ‘to soar’ in coming months, warns scientists
PRETORIA, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 40,000 people could die with coronavirus in South Africa by the end of the year, scientists have warned.
The projections were made by a group of academics and health experts advising the government.
They assume tough lockdown restrictions will be eased from June, as President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced.
The curbs – which were introduced in March and include a ban on tobacco and alcohol sales – have been credited with slowing the spread of the virus.