Malaria symptoms mimic Covid-19: Zweli Mkhize
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says the emergence of Covid-19 has complicated public health issues such as malaria.
"What is key for the public to realise is that malaria symptoms may very well mimic Covid-19 symptoms. It is therefore imperative that when one experiences flu-like symptoms that one seeks medical attention as soon as possible," he said.
Mkhize addressed a webinar on SADC Malaria Day on Friday morning.
He said it is critical that patients take note of their signs and symptoms. He was speaking in his capacity as the newly-appointed chairperson of the Elimination 8 Health Minister’s Council.
"Mitigation measures for malaria and Covid-19. Whilst we encourage closing windows at night and the use of fans or air-conditioning for malaria, the opposite is encouraged for Covid-19."
"That is, to ensure the elimination of Covid-19 particles in the air, we encourage opening windows to allow drafts of fresh air in closed spaces and we totally discourage the use of fans or air-conditioners in enclosed spaces," he said.
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