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South Africa has recorded more than 1 million cases since the March outbreak.
A security officer (L) takes the temperature of a Congolese student (R) at the entrance of Albert Street Primary School, in Johannesburg CBD, on November 25, 2020. Image: AFP
JOHANNESBURG – With the new variant of COVID-19 more infectious than the first wave, concerns have once again been raised about the country’s readiness to deal with the rapid spread of the virus.
South Africa has recorded more than 1 million cases since the March outbreak.
An urgent meeting of the National Coronavirus Command Council was held on Sunday, with the expectation that stricter restrictions will be imposed.
South Africans are urged not to let COVID-19 fatigue affect their compliance with regulations.
The Ministerial Advisory Committee’s Vaccine Chair, Professor Barry Schoub, said one of the main contributors to the rapid spread of the virus was human misconduct.
“People are getting tired and they shouldn’t be because this is really like the first wave.”
He said the government would have to increase restrictions, especially in Gauteng, where tourists were expected to return soon.
“When the vacationers return, it will probably hit the Gauteng area hard and we must be prepared for it.”
With President Cyril Ramaphosa set to address the nation, the family reunion is widely expected to bring with it improved restrictions to curb the uncontrolled spread of the virus.
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