Gauteng premier David Makhura has noted with concern that a resurgence in Covid-19 infections would have a negative impact on the economy of the province. The premier urged citizens to practice precautionary measures as the country tries to avoid a second wave of corona virus infections. 

This comes following warning from Health Minister Zweli Mkhize \of a possible surge. The province recently recorded a 6% increase in infections in the space of just one week.

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Gauteng has the most COVID-19 cases in the country, recording close to 220,000 infections since the start of the outbreak.

Makura has warned of the possibilities of a second wave of infections during level one of the lockdown in Gauteng. 

“The only thing that will make it easier for us to continue to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure that the numbers are lower is the conduct and behaviour of the people of our province. It doesn’t mean we will not experience another wave. We may be doing well, we are in level one. October, November could see a new wave.”

Makhura said that while the provincial government had increased its efforts to rebuild livelihoods and save lives, the easing of restrictions on social and economic activity meant that the transmission of COVID-19 remained high.