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Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Following a review of the latest available data on infections and hospitalisations, and consultations with affected provinces, Cabinet has decided that 22 districts be declared coronavirus #hotspots. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Municipalities defined as hotspots will be subject to additional restrictions until there is a clear and sustained decline in infections. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
When I last addressed you, I indicated that in managing the pandemic we would follow a differentiated approach that took into account the rise in infections in particular municipalities. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Night clubs & businesses engaged in the sale and transportation of liquor will not be allowed to operate. The Level 3 restrictions will remain in place until 15 January 2021. These measures will be reviewed at that time on the basis of the state of the pandemic in the country. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
In effect, the adjusted Level 3 regulations will keep the economy open while strengthening measures to reduce transmission. With a few exceptions, businesses may continue to operate as long as all relevant health protocols and social distancing measures are adhered to. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
- Distribution and transportation will be prohibited with exceptions that will be explained by the minister. These regulations may be reviewed within the next few weeks if we see a sustained decline in infections and hospital admissions. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Therefore, under the strengthened regulations: - The sale of alcohol from retail outlets and the on-site consumption of alcohol will not be permitted. - The prohibition on consuming alcohol in public spaces like parks and beaches remains. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
In such a scenario, every piece of medical equipment, every hospital bed, every healthcare worker, and every oxygen tank is needed to save lives. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
As we had to in the early days of the lockdown, we now have to flatten the curve to protect the capacity of our healthcare system to enable it to respond effectively to this new wave of infections. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Reckless behaviour due to alcohol intoxication has contributed to increased transmission. Alcohol-related accidents and violence are putting pressure on our hospital emergency units. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
One of the more difficult areas of regulation relates to the sale of alcohol. The liquor industry is a major employer and an important contributor to our economy. Our priority at this time, however, must be to save lives. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
We remain particularly concerned about the elderly and those with co-morbidities and ask that they do their utmost to protect themselves from the virus, especially minimising their contact with other people. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
This is a drastic measure but is now necessary to ensure compliance with the most basic of preventative measures. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
A person who does not wear a mask could be arrested and prosecuted. On conviction, they will be liable to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or to both a fine and imprisonment. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
From now on it is compulsory for every person to wear a mask in a public space. A person who does not wear a cloth mask covering over the nose and mouth in a public place will be committing an offence. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
But given the grave danger our country now faces, the adjusted level 3 regulations will make every individual legally responsible for wearing a mask in public. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Until now the owners and managers of shops and public buildings, employers and operators of public transport have had a legal responsibility to ensure that everyone entering their premises or vehicle is wearing a mask. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
We now know that the simplest and most effective way to reduce transmission of the coronavirus is to wear a cloth mask that covers the nose and mouth whenever in public. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
- Non-essential establishments – including shops, restaurants, bars and all cultural venues – must close at 8pm. The list of these establishments will be released shortly. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
- The nationwide curfew will be extended from 9pm to 6am. Apart from permitted workers and for medical and security emergencies, nobody is allowed outside their place of residence during curfew. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
- Every business premises must determine the maximum number of staff and customers permitted at any one time based on our social-distancing guidelines and may not exceed that limit. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
These will further be set out by the Minister in regulations and will be reviewed after that period. - Funerals may not be attended by more than 50 people with social distancing. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Under the adjusted level 3 regulations: - All indoor and outdoor gatherings will be prohibited for 14 days from the date hereof, except for funerals and other limited exceptions as detailed in the regulations, such as restaurants, museums, gyms and casinos. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Fourthly, we want to decrease the burden on health care services so that resources can be directed to meet the needs of COVID-19 and other patients. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Secondly, we want to decrease unsafe interactions between people. Thirdly, we want to increase the implementation of our five key prevention measures – social distancing, masks, hand hygiene, symptom-checking and testing. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
There are 4 main reasons for this step: Firstly, we want to minimise the risk of super-spreading events even further. As the no. of people with active infections rises, there is greater risk of an infected person without symptoms being present in a gathering & spreading the virus — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
We have adjusted the restrictions that will apply at level 3 based on the lessons we have learned through our response to date. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Several of the Level 3 regulations are being strengthened to further limit the potential for transmission, while doing everything possible to keep the economy open. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
On the recommendation of the National Coronavirus Command Council, and after consultation with provinces and metro mayors, Cabinet has decided to put the country on an adjusted Level 3 from Level 1 with immediate effect. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Unless we act now and unless we act decisively, the number of new infections will far exceed what we experienced during the first wave and thousands more people will lose their lives. — PolitiTweet.org
