South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday announced phased lockdown stages that will be implemented over time to bring the country back to normalcy without risking a flare-up of the coronavirus outbreak which is now relatively under control in some parts of the country.
The “Alert Levels” are from 5 to 1 and Ramaphosa said South Africa has been at Level 5 since the restrictions were introduced a month ago.
Beginning May 1, the country will migrate to Level 4 which entails the following:
- Borders remain closed to international travel, except for repatriation of SA citizens and foreigners to their countries.
- There will be no travel between provinces, except for the transport of goods and exceptional circumstances such as funerals.
- Public transport will continue but within limits and certain hygiene guidelines.
- People can exercise but under strict public health provisions.
- Sale of cigarettes will be allowed.
- Elderly and those with underlying conditions must stay home.
- Range of goods that can be sold will be extended.
- Work from home if you can.
- People encouraged to stay home.
- Bars, clubs, theatres remain closed.
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