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During a virtual press conference on Wednesday, Professor Charles Parry, director of the alcohol, tobacco and other drugs research unit at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), said that despite his calls for urgent intervention , it may be too late as the damage, specifically in “super spreader” events had already taken place.
“It’s certainly a move in the right direction, but it’s probably a bit late in certain parts of the country, like the Nelson Mandela Bay subway. They should probably be seeing a 6:00 p.m. curfew there. Obviously, part of that will depend on surveillance, but I hope it is not too late and too little, “he said.
The director of Saapa SA, Maurice Smithers, agreed and noted that tThe ability to adhere to Covid-19 protocols is greatly reduced when alcohol is consumed.
“Restrictions on the sale of alcohol could also limit other alcohol-related harms, including alcohol-related violence against women and children. The message from the government, the alcohol industry, the media, the community of health and the public is that the country is at risk. Our message is that something can – and must – be done about it, “he said.
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