Turn for the better: corona tummy tactic may be big life saver

01 June 2020 - 07:00
By Jeff Wicks
The rudimentary medical technique of treating the sick lying face down may save lives in the Covid-19 crisis.
Image: 123RF/Andrey Malov The rudimentary medical technique of treating the sick lying face down may save lives in the Covid-19 crisis.

As SA prepares for a Covid-19 surge, a simple medical technique may save lives.

It's called proning, and it's been around for decades.