President #Ramaphosa: To ensure that we can keep all the necessary prevention measures in place, we are, as required by the Disaster Management Act, extending the National State of Disaster by another month to the 15th of December 2020.
President #Ramaphosa: The second area of concern that we need to pay attention to is the upcoming festive season, during which many South Africans travel to other parts of the country and where people tend to gather socially.
President #Ramaphosa: These activities, if not undertaken responsibly, pose the greatest immediate threat to our management of the pandemic.
But we can avoid a second wave if we each play our part, if we remember what we need to do to keep ourselves and others safe.
But we can avoid a second wave if we each play our part, if we remember what we need to do to keep ourselves and others safe.
President #Ramaphosa:
From the big cities and metros to the smallest towns and villages, we all know about this virus.
From the Grade R learner to the factory worker, from the university student to the grandparent at home, we all know how the coronavirus can be spread.
From the big cities and metros to the smallest towns and villages, we all know about this virus.
From the Grade R learner to the factory worker, from the university student to the grandparent at home, we all know how the coronavirus can be spread.
President #Ramaphosa: So what I am asking of each and every one of you this evening is not something new. I am asking you to do what you know must be done.
We know that this virus is transmitted when we are in close contact with other people.
We know that this virus is transmitted when we are in close contact with other people.
President #Ramaphosa: Let us remember that it is transmitted in small particles from our nose and mouth when we talk, cough, sneeze or even breathe heavily.
We also all know what we need to do to protect ourselves and those around us.
We also all know what we need to do to protect ourselves and those around us.
President #Ramaphosa: A cloth mask, worn over the nose and mouth, is still one of our best defences.
I know this can sometimes be a hassle.
Masks can be hot and uncomfortable.
They make it difficult to recognise other people or to hear clearly what they’re saying.
I know this can sometimes be a hassle.
Masks can be hot and uncomfortable.
They make it difficult to recognise other people or to hear clearly what they’re saying.
President #Ramaphosa: But cloth masks are cheap, they can now be found almost anywhere, and the inconvenience of wearing one is far, far better than becoming infected or infecting others.
Wearing a mask every time we leave home is far, far better than a second wave.
Wearing a mask every time we leave home is far, far better than a second wave.
President #Ramaphosa: It is also far better than a return to lockdown and better than having to shut down the economy.
A number of outbreaks have been linked to indoor gatherings where there is poor ventilation and no social distancing.
A number of outbreaks have been linked to indoor gatherings where there is poor ventilation and no social distancing.
President #Ramaphosa: Of course with the festive season approaching it is understandable that we will want to be with family and friends. It has been a stressful and traumatic year. We want to socialise and connect with each other.
President #Ramaphosa: But this doesn’t mean we should let our guard down.
We must remember that every additional person we come into contact with increases the chances of transmission.
We should avoid large gatherings. We should rather meet in small groups.
We must remember that every additional person we come into contact with increases the chances of transmission.
We should avoid large gatherings. We should rather meet in small groups.
President #Ramaphosa: If we must go out, we should limit contact with others.
President #Ramaphosa: I have been increasingly getting concerned and alarmed by what I have been seeing on social media and even on television where people are holding big parties, gatherings and social events as though the virus does not exist.
President #Ramaphosa: I have been seeing images of indoor venues crowded with people who are not wearing masks and with no evidence of social distancing.
These are super spreader events that must be avoided because this is dangerous behaviour.
These are super spreader events that must be avoided because this is dangerous behaviour.
President #Ramaphosa: The same rules that applied in the early days of the lockdown should apply now.
And now that we are in summer it is far easier to meet outdoors or in rooms with the windows open.
And now that we are in summer it is far easier to meet outdoors or in rooms with the windows open.
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