There is no medical basis for these draconian measures, which will only make South Africa's COVID crisis worse. (So who's advising them? Or, rather, is the WHO advising them?)
SA back to 'adjusted' Level 3 - here are some of the new rules
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the nation on developments in relation to the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. [Photo: GCIS]
- A second wave of infections driven by a new Covid-19 variant has forced harsher restrictions on South Africa.
- A ban on alcohol sales, earlier curfews, compulsory mask wearing and revised limitations on social gatherings have been announced by President Ramaphosa on Monday evening.
- A ban on beaches, dams, lakes, rivers, public parks, and public swimming pools in hotspot areas has also been implemented.
- South Africa has a long list of new hotspots, in addition.
- The ‘adjusted’ Level 3 lockdown regulations take effect from Tuesday and will be reviewed on 15 January 2021.
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