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Alcohol bans had greater impact than curfews, study finds

Posted in: COVID-19, Latest

New research published in the South African Medical Journal has found compelling evidence that a blanket ban on alcohol reduces the number of unnatural deaths related to trauma injuries while curfews have less of an impact. Adele Baleta spoke to lead author, Professor Tom Moultrie.

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Alcohol bans had greater impact than curfews, study finds

COVID-19: Alcohol ban will increase ICU capacity, but is not a long term solution – experts say

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The reinstatement of the ban on the sale of alcohol may have come as a surprise to many, but evidence suggest that it will have a significant impact on trauma and hospital capacity in the coming weeks. Elna Schütz investigates.

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COVID-19: Alcohol ban will increase ICU capacity, but is not a long term solution – experts say

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