As health we have come to give clarity on the President’s announcements last night. We monitor the movement of the infection every day, we hold special meetings & consult the different departments in between. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
There are 52 districts which can be regarded as hotspots. #COVID19 is spreading and we are losing our loved ones and our family & friends are being infected. It is important for everyone to change their behaviour and take responsibility, & stem the tide of the pandemic.
Taxis transport about 16 million people daily. We had to look at the best way of getting our people back to work. Studies in China show close proximity and air filters enhance the spread of the virus. What we also discovered is the importance of ventilation in confined spaces.
Ideally people should not be close to one another in a taxi. We saw the need for mitigating steps, hence for long distance, the 70% capacity. When it is 100% there are specific guidelines to follow. #NewNormal #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July
Many have welcomed and supported the alcohol ban. We are very concerned about the high alcohol consumption in the country. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
The data behind the alcohol ban shows that there was a significant reduction in alcohol-related trauma cases at our hospitals. However, the number of cases increased significantly when the ban was eased. Find out more here: #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal 
Projections show that we could alleviate the pressure on hospitals by stopping thousands of alcohol-related trauma cases in only the first week after the alcohol ban. Find out more here: #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
Research suggests that while an alcohol ban could ease pressure on hospitals, it can also reduce intimate partner violence in many households across the country. Find out more here: #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
Economic activity has been opened to save our people from unemployment. A lot of activities take place after hours and outside of the workplace. The curfew was announced to limit the number of people who get infected. We can have the surge at a lower level by taking these steps.
Our models are getting more refined. The data shows the surge will come in July, Aug & Sep, but at a lower level than what had been predicted. That is due to the steps that have been taken to contain the spread of the virus. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
A large number of people contract the virus without showing any symptoms and recover on their own, without testing. That is happening in all countries. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
We must embrace people who have tested positive for #COVID19, and offer them support. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
We have to stress that continuous isolation and quarantine of infected people remains our biggest weapon in containing the spread of the pandemic. We will later in the week announce the changes in quarantine days. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
People must continue to get their treatment for other illnesses like TB, HIV & cancer. Immunisation must continue. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
The national emergency intervention team is looking at increasing the number of beds. We are confident we can provide enough beds before the surge. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
Early administration of oxygen is something we are working on, in all hospitals. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
We must continue to protect those with co-morbidities and the elderly. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
We have to change our behaviour everywhere. Large gatherings are not allowed. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
I pay tribute to all healthcare workers and frontline workers, and all those who made it possible to make protective gear available to them. #SocialClusterBriefing #HealthInput13July #NewNormal
We need to unite, follow the guidance of our President, and fight this virus together. #SocialClusterBriefing #NewNormal #HealthInput13July
