Tough new restrictions for Nelson Mandela Bay as Ramaphosa pleads with SA to 'do better'

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced tough new measures in an attempt to curb the surge in Covid-19 cases in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro, and warned South Africans to 'change our behaviour' to avoid a return to a harsher national lockdown.

Ramaphosa says Nelson Mandela Bay has been declared a hotspot and the region will face restrictions due to rising coronavirus infections over the last 14 days.

Ramaphosa's address tonight follows meetings he held with the Coronavirus Command Council and the Cabinet which confirmed recommendations related to curbing rising infections. No on-site consumption will be permitted at licensed establishments after 10pm and no alcohol consumption will be permitted in public spaces, the president said

Ramaphosa said there were concerns that many people were not following healthcare protocols such as wearing masks, with various parties being held in different areas.

 

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