Mkhize: People over 60 with chronic illnesses must work from home
Written by Lethiwe Mdluli on 27 May, 2020
Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, says people over 60 years with chronic illnesses must work from home if possible to avoid being infected and dying with Covid-19.
Mkhize had been briefing members of the National Council of Provinces on the efforts to manage the coronavirus pandemic.
The elderly are more likely to die from the virus if they have underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or respiratory illness.
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Mkhize adds that, government needs to focus on preventing new coronavirus infections.
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