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With President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement Monday night that the country is moving towards a tight level 3 lockdown starting at midnight, South Africans are seeking clarity on what this entails.
The country last experienced a level 3 lockdown in May 2020 when government regulations included a ban on alcohol consumption in bars and restaurants, but allowed religious gatherings and exercise in public.
This time, however, all gatherings have been banned for a 14-day period in an attempt to slow the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
While the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) and the Minister of Cooperative Governance, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize, and the Minister of Bheki Cele will offer a briefing on Tuesday to discuss restrictions and regulations, this is what is known so far:
There will be an extended curfew.
South Africa is on alert #Level 3: Extended #Curfew #Stay safe pic.twitter.com/ERn5WEiEfl
– Presidency | South Africa ???????? (@PresidencyZA) December 28, 2020
The sale of alcohol is prohibited.
South Africa is on alert #Level 3: Restrictions on the sale and consumption of #Alcohol pic.twitter.com/uFM0vluCPB
– Presidency | South Africa ???????? (@PresidenciaZA) December 28, 2020
It is mandatory to wear a mask in public.
South Africa is on alert #Level 3: It is mandatory to wear a cloth mask or similar covering over the nose and mouth when in public #Stay safe pic.twitter.com/GWwMSQ1iPE
– Presidency | South Africa ???????? (@PresidenciaZA) December 28, 2020
South Africa is on alert #Level 3: Compliance with regulations #Stay safe pic.twitter.com/9szfyMBIGu
– Presidency | South Africa ???????? (@PresidenciaZA) December 28, 2020
Several hot spots were added to the list of existing areas of concern, with the economic center of the country included.
South Africa is on alert #Level 3: New coronavirus #Hot spots declared #Stay safe pic.twitter.com/gztrqzi48q
– Presidency | South Africa ???????? (@PresidencyZA) December 28, 2020
South Africa is on alert #Level 3: Avoid closed spaces, crowded places and close contact with other people. #Stay safe pic.twitter.com/xXEOHIlvOr
– Presidency | South Africa ???????? (@PresidenciaZA) December 28, 2020
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