Thread by @DrZweliMkhize

The numbers are going to continue to grow, our intention is not to stop the virus from spreading,but reducing the rate at which it does. #ECVisit11June

This is not the time to be complacent. Some people have the wrong impression of easing the lockdown, they think you can behave anyhow now that level has reduced.That is not the case. #ECVisit11June

We need to change our behavior. The use of masks- a cloth mask is adequate, one just needs to wear it properly. Mask wearing alone, is not enough. Wash your hands regularly, sanitize and keep surfaces clean. All of this reduces infections. #ECVisit11June

We need community stakeholders. The battle is now in the community. People need to take responsibility for the way they behave.#ECVisit11June

We have to start adjusting to a new way of life, where every person protects themselves and those around them.#ECVisit11June

In lockdown we wanted to increase staffing. The provinces have done that. We are going out to see which doctors and nurses need to be employed. #ECVisit11June

The numbers in the Eastern Cape are rising, whilst we know the numbers are increasing we’d like them to increase at a slower rate. The risk now is as we are moving to the lower levels, the cluster outbreaks are going to increase. #ECVisit11June

The numbers in OR Tambo are increasing, and we are now looking at it as a hotspot. In reality we would like to see the districts divided into sub districts and focus on the particular areas. #ECVisit11June #FlatteningTheStructure

Leadership must be in the districts where the action is. We have welcomed the decision by the President. We need this kind of support. The closer we are together, the more helpful it will be. #ECVisit11June

Identifying cases and isolation are key. There is no short cut. We want to break the cycle of infection. #ECVisit11June

From the point of view of the report I’m comfortable that you are moving on the right track, just need to act with speed now. #ECVisit11June

We need to engage the communities and traditional leaders. We need to also deal with the issue of stigma. People need to disclose their symptoms and those that are positive need to disclose their status. #ECVisit11June

#COVID19 has exposed our challenges in the way we live and do our work. We need to address them. #ECVisit11June

We need to protect the senior citizens, we also need to be cautious with those people that have co-morbidities. A large number of the deaths were people with Co- morbities. #ECVisit11June

Teams in sub-districts will help us to assist the elderly & those with co -morbidities. Treatment for other infections must continue (TB, diabetes, HIV etc) #ECVisit11June