Kungani kumele sinciphise ukubhebhetheka kwegciwane leKholona ngokushesha

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The document outlines the nature of Covid-19, identifies high-risk groups in South Africa, and provides detailed instructions on hygiene, social distancing, and community support to mitigate the pandemic's impact.

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  • Covid-19 is a new virus that attacks the respiratory system, originating in China in December 2019 and spreading to over 100 countries, including South Africa, leading the World Health Organisation to classify it as a pandemic.
  • High-risk groups for severe infection include the elderly, healthcare workers, and individuals with underlying health conditions; specifically in South Africa, those with HIV, tuberculosis, diabetes, and heart disease are at greater risk.
  • Preventative measures include staying home under lockdown laws, maintaining a distance of two meters from others, washing hands with soap for 20 seconds or using 70% alcohol hand sanitiser, and avoiding touching the eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • For symptom management, the document recommends paracetamol for fever but advises against using ibuprofen as it may worsen the condition.
  • The National Institute for Communicable Diseases is the designated body for testing advice, and the public can contact 0800 029 999 for assistance.

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WWF South Africa (2020). Kungani kumele sinciphise ukubhebhetheka kwegciwane leKholona ngokushesha. https://www.wwf.org.za/?31382/Covid-19-isiZulu
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WWF South Africa. Kungani kumele sinciphise ukubhebhetheka kwegciwane leKholona ngokushesha. 2020. https://www.wwf.org.za/?31382/Covid-19-isiZulu.
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@techreport{wwfsouthafrica2020kungani, author = {{WWF South Africa}}, title = {{Kungani kumele sinciphise ukubhebhetheka kwegciwane leKholona ngokushesha}}, institution = {WWF South Africa}, year = {2020}, month = apr, url = {https://www.wwf.org.za/?31382/Covid-19-isiZulu}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }

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