02/05/2020
Yesterday, under strict regulations to combat the spread of the virus marked the country’s first day of freedom for people to move, get essentials and go back to work (those who cannot work at home) with their masks on under level 4.
We at Sande PR and Events continue to plead with the citizens of South Africa to maintain social distancing, washing of hands with soap and/ alcohol based hand sanitizer.
As President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on the 23 of April 2020 that the country will be moving towards a graded alert level system to determine how strict the country’s lockdown restrictions will be as we continue to fight this pandemic.
Here are the risk-adjusted FIVE LEVELS strategy that will determine the risk and and infection rate nationally, and in each province, district and metropolitan area.
In a broad overview of level 4 of the lockdown and governments expansion number of industries that can open, while maintaining strict prohibitions on movements and gatherings here’s the breakdown of Level 4:
* A curfew will be in effect from 20h00 to 05h00 each day;
* Wearing of cloth masks will be mandatory when moving out of residence;
* Essential goods will continue to be sold, joined by hardware supplies, winter clothing and heating, and other industry-related items;
* To***co products will be back on sale;
* Certain industries will only be able to open at half capacity;
* E-hailing services are able to operate, while public transport is also limited;
* No concerts, cinemas or public gatherings will be allowed;
* No alcohol will be sold;
* Exercise will be limited, with public gyms remaining closed;
* Food delivery will be available, subject to the curfew
Together, and by staying home we can beat this.