We can expect SA's third wave to be somewhat different – Prof. Salim Abdool Karim

We can expect SA's third wave to be somewhat different – Prof. Salim Abdool Karim

Salim Abdool Karim is a South African epidemiologist and infectious diseases specialist. 

Prof Salim Abdool Karim
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Professor Salim Abdool Karim joined Breakfast with Martin Bester on 19 May 2021 to talk about everything you need to know about COVID-19 and a third wave in South Africa.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Karim was chosen to lead a 45-person Ministerial Advisory Committee.

Does winter play a role in speeding up more COVID-19 cases in South Africa, asks Martin Bester.

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Professor Salim Abdool Karim's answer? “It’s not really the temperature that plays the role, it’s our behaviour in response to the weather. When people close windows and put on heaters. People will then breathe the same air.” 

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Do you want to know more about antibodies, the third wave, man's relationship with animals and winter? Listen below and tune in to the 'Breakfast with Martin Bester', weekdays from 06:00 - 09:00. Stream the show live here or download our mobile app here.

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