Intervention Categories: Planning and strategy
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Overview: The Government of South Africa introduced a centralised patient management system for severe cases of COVID-19, and a decentralised primary case system for mild cases.
The measure is intended to prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed as the number of cases increases.
Full details here: https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-escalation-measures-combat-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-23-mar