We often blame pollen for seasonal allergies, but as humans, could we have been responsible for the rapid spread?
'The big differentiating factor between allergies and Covid-19 are those itchy symptoms – itchy eyes, itchy nose and sneezing.'
The UCT Lung Institute are ramping up their efforts to ensure that the public and doctors know exactly what is in the air, in order to discern Covid-19 symptoms from pollen allergies.
Despite rains in the North West, grass counts remain high and could cause ongoing symptoms in the Highveld area.