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Are There Possible Lockdown Restrictions?

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New daily Covid-19 cases continue to rise sharply in South Africa, with indications pointing to the introduction of new lockdown restrictions, say economists from the Bureau for Economic Research (BER). In a research note on Monday (13 December), the group said that Covid-19 cases are increasing markedly in all provinces, seemingly driven by the recently discovered Omicron-variant. Is the possibility of another lockdown with us? We speak to Professor Jannie Rossouw, Head Of School Of Economic And Business Sciences At The University Of The Witwatersrand to find out more.
13 Dec 2021 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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