On 15 March 2020, South Africa reported it now has 61 confirmed cases of COV19, 10 of them local transmission. The country is now dealing with internal transmission of the virus.
The South African President Cyril Ramaphosa therefore declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act. Measures to be put in place include:
1. Schools will be closed on 18 March till after Easter
2. Visas from all high-risk countries have been suspended.
3. Travellers from high-risk countries like The UK, the US, China, Iran, Italy, German, Spain are banned for 30 days
4. All public gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited
5. 35 land ports have been closed.
6. Prison visits have been suspended
7. South Africans advised to avoid travelling to China, Iran, USA, Italy, Spain and other high-risk countries
8. All Travellers who have travelled to high-risk countries since February must present themselves for testing
9. Any foreign nationals who have visited high-risk countries in the past 21 days will be denied VISAs
10. All non-essential travel for Government officials are banned
11. Isolation and quarantine sites are being set up in all districts and Metros
Government is establishing a National Command Council chaired by the President
For the full statement, visit:
https://t.co/u37b8vbEeB?amp=1
Regards,
Brian
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Dr Brian Chirombo
South Africa
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