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By Newsbreak Producer The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is urging the electorate to practice social distancing, wear a mask and sanitize when going to cast their ballot tomorrow. This as the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says South Africa is currently experiencing the annual influenza (flu) season, with a number of flu strains in circulation. With millions of people expected to turn out in the numbers at polling stations nationwide, the risk of viruses spreading is high. SAMA Chairperson, Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa says citizens should also consider getting vaccinated as a form of protection...