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President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 8:00 p.m. on Monday (January 11) to discuss developments in relation to the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The speech follows the meetings of the last few days of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC), the President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) and the Cabinet.
Ramaphosa also hosted a virtual engagement on Sunday, January 10, 2020 between the government and interfaith leaders on the Covid-19 Risk-Adjusted Strategy, which is an inclusive national effort that enables adaptive responses to the changing pandemic.
This commitment focused on the pandemic that was unfolding in the country and on the continent, including efforts to ensure vaccines for all.
The president’s speech will be broadcast and broadcast on a variety of platforms that are accessible to South Africans and international audiences.
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA WILL DIRECT THE NATION ON DEVELOPMENTS IN THE COVID-19 RESPONSE OF SA
President @CyrilRamaphosa will address the nation at 8:00 p.m. today, Monday, January 11, 2021, on events related to the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
– Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) January 11, 2021
Talking with him sunday time, health experts said that another increase in Covid-19 cases could be reduced if Gauteng moves to lockdown level 4 over a 21-day period.
They cited concerns about an anticipated influx of tourists returning home at the end of the holiday season, which could lead to an increase in cases in the country over the next three to six weeks.
Bloomberg has reported that some government officials are pushing for a level 4 blockade at the national level, while other officials have called for the relaxation of some restrictions.
Cooperative Government Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Police Minister Bheki Cele recommended that the country go to virus alert level 4 for 30 days, said two people familiar with the matter. They asked not to be identified because no decision has been made.
Other officials concerned about the impact that more severe restrictions could have on the economy called for the relaxation of measures, including a ban on the sale of alcohol and the closure of the country’s beaches, the people said.
On Sunday, South Africa reported 17,421 new cases, bringing the country’s total confirmed cases to 1,231,597. Deaths have reached 33,163 (a daily increase of 339), while recoveries have risen to 966,368, leaving the country with a balance of 232,066 active cases.
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