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Zikalala warned that a second wave of Covid-19 infections could be “stronger and more deadly not only in terms of taking human lives, but could deal a major blow to our economy.”
“It is something that all right-thinking citizens should do their best to avoid.
“In this regard, we call on the business community, particularly those in the food and hospitality sector and elsewhere, to ensure that level 1 closure regulations are strictly adhered to.
“There is no use chasing profit today, only to be shut down by a hard lockdown tomorrow,” Zikalala said.
It also issued a warning to liquor outlets.
“We want to warn liquor sales establishments that do not comply with national closure regulations that we are going for them.
“Alcohol is often a major contributor to traffic accidents and other social ills such as gender-based violence and interpersonal conflicts, which are often fatal.
“The reckless trade in alcohol, therefore, has the potential to derail all the progress that we have made in preparing our healthcare systems for a possible Covid-19 attack.
“Failure to comply with restrictions is an affront to the state and undermines the progress we have made. We want to warn those who publish photos of themselves without wearing masks at the liquor points of sale that they will face the music, together with the owners of these establishments.
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