Fellow South Africans…
Sends salutations in various languages…
Pres says he sought inspiration from Former Pres Nelson Mandela’s long walk to freedom.
‘After climbing a great heel, there are many more heels to climb’
This is NB for what we’re about to talk to tonight
‘After climbing a great heel, there are many more heels to climb’
This is NB for what we’re about to talk to tonight
As a country we’ve faced 2 devastating waves of #Covid19
12 days ago, I addressed you & warned that a deadly wave is upon us, admissions rising & deaths due to Covid increasing by 50%
12 days ago, I addressed you & warned that a deadly wave is upon us, admissions rising & deaths due to Covid increasing by 50%
The situation has gotten worse & SA is seeing a massive resurgence.
3rd Wave is on continent.
Covid-19 virus continues to mutate & creates many variants
We now have the #DeltaVariant & it’s now found in 85 countries across the world
3rd Wave is on continent.
Covid-19 virus continues to mutate & creates many variants
We now have the #DeltaVariant & it’s now found in 85 countries across the world
The #DeltaVariant has been found in GP & other provinces (5 in total)
This variant is easily transmissible & it’s twice contagious.
It can infect far more people & you can pass it without knowing you have it
This variant is easily transmissible & it’s twice contagious.
It can infect far more people & you can pass it without knowing you have it
Research indicates that there are possibility of reinfections.
It’s unclear if #DeltaVariant caused more symptoms.
Research indicates that this variant may be common on kids too.
It’s extremely serious
It’s unclear if #DeltaVariant caused more symptoms.
Research indicates that this variant may be common on kids too.
It’s extremely serious
As of today, the 7-day average has taken the peak last year & it’ll extend.
Gauteng accounts 60% in the Country.
We must also be worried about what we’re seeing unfold before our very eyes.
We each know someone who has been infected. Lives have been lost
Gauteng accounts 60% in the Country.
We must also be worried about what we’re seeing unfold before our very eyes.
We each know someone who has been infected. Lives have been lost
Peak of this wave looks to be higher than the 2 previous waves.
We don’t know how long the 3rd wave will last.
If we look at other countries, we see these waves coming and going.
We’ve endured hardships over a year & a half but we need to rethink this.
We don’t know how long the 3rd wave will last.
If we look at other countries, we see these waves coming and going.
We’ve endured hardships over a year & a half but we need to rethink this.
Re tshwanetse re itlhokomele ka nako tsotlhe!
We must follow the public regulations as they safe guard us.
Health facilities are stretched.
We must follow the public regulations as they safe guard us.
Health facilities are stretched.
The existing measures aren’t enough and Government therefore needs to take drastic measures & break the chain of transmission & flatten the curve
BREAKING NEWS:
- Country to move to adjusted level 4.
- response must be proportionate.
- this evening the restrictions kick in for 14 days
- Country to move to adjusted level 4.
- response must be proportionate.
- this evening the restrictions kick in for 14 days
After 14 days, we will assess.
The following measures are to be in place from tomorrow till 11 July 2021:
1. All gatherings are prohibited;
2. Funerals will continue but attendance can’t be over 50 people
3. Night vigils & after tears aren’t allowed.
The following measures are to be in place from tomorrow till 11 July 2021:
1. All gatherings are prohibited;
2. Funerals will continue but attendance can’t be over 50 people
3. Night vigils & after tears aren’t allowed.
4. Beaches & parks will be open.
5. Curfew will be in place from 21:00 till 04:00
6. Sale of alcohol both on site and offsite are prohibited.
7. Travel in & out of GP for leisure will be prohibited.
5. Curfew will be in place from 21:00 till 04:00
6. Sale of alcohol both on site and offsite are prohibited.
7. Travel in & out of GP for leisure will be prohibited.
8. If you’re not home, you’ll be allowed to return to GP.
9. Restaurants will only be permitted to sell food for takeaways & deliveries.
10. Closure of schools for winter holidays will close from Wednesday, 30 June.
9. Restaurants will only be permitted to sell food for takeaways & deliveries.
10. Closure of schools for winter holidays will close from Wednesday, 30 June.
11. Contact classes at Tertiaries will cease from Wednesday but residences will remain open.
Measures in place will allow for containment of the virus
Most business will operate as long as observe protocols
Measures in place will allow for containment of the virus
Most business will operate as long as observe protocols
Focus is to limit social contact whilst preserving economy & livelihoods.
It’s compulsory to wear facemasks & it’s a criminal offence not to do so.
It’s compulsory to wear facemasks & it’s a criminal offence not to do so.
Employers must allow employees to work from home if at all possible.
Government will also implement measures in relation to civil servants.
Government is doing what it can do speed up opening of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
Government will also implement measures in relation to civil servants.
Government is doing what it can do speed up opening of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
Government is forging ahead with vaccinations.
In the last 3 days, government has received +/-4 million vaccines.
Over 950k workers have been vaccinated over the country
In the last 3 days, government has received +/-4 million vaccines.
Over 950k workers have been vaccinated over the country
Vaccination will continue as is but on 3 streams:
- 50-59 from 1 July
- …
- police and other personnel from 5th July
- workplace vaccinations will be allowed too
- 50-59 from 1 July
- …
- police and other personnel from 5th July
- workplace vaccinations will be allowed too
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