#PODCAST As cases of RSV rise, schools encourage learners with flu-like symptoms to wear face masks to protect others #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) continue to rise around the country, schools are encouraging learners who present with flu-like symptoms to wear face masks to protect others. That's according to teacher union the National Professional Teachers' Organization of South Africa (NAPTOSA). The National Department of Health says RSV was at peak circulation in the country a few days back, while influenza virus infections were starting to increase, and Covid-19 continue to circulate at low levels. NAPTOSA KwaZulu-Natal CEO, Thirona Moodley explains the importance of people to normalize the use of face masks in a bid to protect other people and ones-self from air borne viruses...