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Western Cape Prime Minister Alan Winde is expected to announce details of interventions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the province on Thursday.
- Western Cape Prime Minister Alan Winde is expected to announce details of interventions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the province on Thursday.
- Some municipalities have already closed public facilities amid a resurgence of cases on the Garden Route.
- Interventions are expected to focus on stronger application and behavior change.
Western Cape Prime Minister Alan Winde has reiterated that he is against a blanket lockdown and is expected to announce the details of “specific” interventions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the province on Thursday.
“The Western Cape has seen a resurgence of Covid-19 in recent weeks and the increase in cases must be carefully monitored and managed. The Western Cape, however, does not support the imposition of a blockade on the province.
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“We believe that local and targeted interventions based on science and common sense will not only help flatten the infection curve, but will also protect businesses and the economy from the negative impact of a lockdown,” Winde said in his statement. daily on Wednesday. .
As of Wednesday, the Western Cape had recorded 10,442 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 132,642 confirmed cases. There have been 117,501 recoveries in the province.
An additional 28 deaths were recorded, bringing the death toll to 4,699.
“The Western Cape, for its part, will be working on specific and localized interventions aimed at reducing the rate of infection,” he added.
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“The province has worked throughout the duration of this pandemic to introduce smart and innovative ways to reduce risk and infection. We will make more announcements during tomorrow’s Digicon about interventions that focus on behavior change and stricter enforcement.
Fatigue
“I understand that Covid-19 fatigue has begun, and at this time of year, residents want to relax and enjoy all that this province has to offer. However, to protect ourselves and our loved ones until a vaccine is widely available, we must continue to implement simple behavioral steps. “
Due to an increase in Covid-19 numbers, some Garden Route municipalities are canceling large events and closing public places, such as city halls and sports fields, before the influx of tourists.
The MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said that due to the risks of the virus spreading in large gatherings, mass public gatherings will be canceled in some areas of the province until the resurgence is low. control.
“This is mainly with regard to events where the organizers need to apply for permits. These permits will not be issued on the Garden Route, while some parts of the Central Karoo have already made public facilities unavailable for events,” he added.
On Wednesday, Winde said the provincial government was awaiting further announcements from President Cyril Ramaphosa about possible national interventions, but was working on localized interventions in the meantime.
