South Africa and COVID-19: A Medical Student Perspective

Authors

  • Sahil Maharaj University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2020.591

Keywords:

Medical student, HIV, TB, COVID-19, Pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in an unprecedented manner. South Africans waited anxiously for the disease to enter the country. I recount my experience of the first COVID-19 case and the impact it has had on the academic year.

 

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Published

2020-07-14

How to Cite

Maharaj, S. (2020). South Africa and COVID-19: A Medical Student Perspective. International Journal of Medical Students, 8(2), 186–187. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2020.591