Alcohol abuse dampens efforts to curb COVID-19 in S. Africa


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  • Tuesday, 25 Aug 2020

CAPE TOWN, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- The South African government on Monday lamented alcohol abuse which it said dampens efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

"Tragically, the positive progress that the country has been making towards containing the spread of COVID-19 is being dampened by report of alcohol abuse, recklessness and terrible vehicle crashes and fatalities on our roads," government spokesperson Phumla Williams said.

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