SA moves to lockdown level 3 with tighter curfew

SA Moves to Lockdown Level 3, With Tighter Curfew and Alcohol Restrictions!

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the country to Level 3 stricter lockdown regulations as the government gears to tackle the third wave of COVID-19 cases.

In a bid to stop the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, the President has moved the country to Level 3.

The President on Tuesday announced that the new measures would see the whole of South Africa move into alert level 3. In a bid to stop the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, the President has since instituted alcohol sales restrictions, tightened the curfew and slashed the number of people who are allowed at gatherings. This comes after a meeting with the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC), the President’s Coordinating Council and Cabinet.

In a televised address to the nation, the President said with the third wave of infections upon the nation, every precaution must be taken to contain the spread of infections.

“We have to contain this new wave of infections,” he warned.

The latest data show that the country finds itself in heightened crisis mode, with hospital admissions soaring and private hospitals almost full. Meanwhile, South Africa is witnessing an average of 7 500 daily infections, with Gauteng driving the resurgence, accounting for about two-thirds of new cases over the last week.

“We have to act decisively and quickly to save lives. And to do this, we need to return to the basics,” said President Ramaphosa.

Curfew

South Africa’s new curfew now starts from 10 pm to 4 am.

“The President stressed that non-essential establishments like restaurants, bars and fitness center’s need to be closed by 9 pm to allow employees and patrons to travel home before the start of the curfew.”

Gatherings

While gatherings are still allowed, the President said they would now be limited to a maximum of 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors.

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