COVID-19 Pandemic, Getting Enough Vaccines And A Possible ‘Third Wave’ Remains SA’s Biggest Challenges In 2021 – Ramaphosa

 CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

The first two weeks of the year have been difficult for all South Africans. The coronavirus pandemic has gotten worse, with new infections increasing far faster and far higher than before. Hospitals have been under great strain as more people have needed medical attention.
 
While most economic sectors have been able to operate again for several months, it will take some time for the economy to recover and for lost jobs to be restored.

As the new year starts, many families are still feeling the effects of the pandemic on their lives and livelihoods.
 
The world is now entering the second year of the coronavirus pandemic. For South Africa, as for most countries around the world, the year 2021 will be extremely challenging. The second wave of COVID-19 infections may well be followed by further waves, which will threaten both the health of our people