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South Africa’s alcohol ban

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Healthcare Challenges and Social Issues Amid COVID-19 in South Africa

Exploring the struggles healthcare workers face in isolating positive cases and supporting patients needing ventilation amidst a backlog of swabs. The chapter sheds light on social disparities and difficulties like separating babies from infected parents, managing informal settlements, and the impact of dense living conditions. It also delves into the ramifications of the alcohol ban, skepticism towards the virus, and the ongoing challenges in balancing economic activity with virus containment.

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