Thread by @miamalan

[Thread] 1.#CyrilRamaphosa: The nr of infections has begun to rise. We now have an average of 3745 daily new #COVID19 infections. This in an increase of 31% vs the previous week and 66% of week before that.

2. #CyrilRamaphosa: The proportion of #COVID19 tests that come out positive has doubled over the past month from 4% to 11%. A positivity rate of over 5% is a cause for concern. The Free State, Northern Cape and Gauteng have reached that threshold. They are in a third wave.

3. #CyrilRamaphosa: It is only matter of time before the entire country reaches a third wave. The increasing nr of social gatherings where people are not wearing masks or social distance or gather in large groups have contributed to this.

4. #CyrilRamaphosa: Funerals and after tears parties, school camps, school activities have contributed to the rise in infections. We are all suffering from pandemic fatigue so we've become complacent.

5. #CyrilRamaphosa: The increase in daily #COVID19 cases is following the same trajectory as it did in the previous two waves in SA.

6. #CyrilRamaphosa: The #MAC has recommended that SA implements measures to slow down infections. It will help us to vaccinate as many people as possible before the peak of the third wave.

7. BREAKING: #CyrilRamaphosa: Cabinet has decided SA should be placed on an adjusted Alert Level 2.
* Curfew 11pm to 4am.
* Non-essential establishments like restaurant, bars, gyms have to close by 10pm so that staff can travel home before the curfew