GroundUp reported last week.
Mkhize also slammed Gray’s comments, claiming there were five inaccuracies in her interview.
In response, Gray told News24 last week that she felt she was being singled out, adding that Mkhize’s criticism was “worrying”.
“I spoke in my personal capacity. The terms of reference of the MAC clearly states one is on the MAC in their personal capacity. As I have repeatedly stated, I did not criticise the lockdown,” she emphasised.
Gray said she believed that many other scientists had been vocal on the issue and possibly more “vociferous”.
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Gray is a member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) and chairperson of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC). She is an expert in infectious diseases, HIV and has training in paediatrics.
– Compiled by Paul Herman
