Why is the country possibly scrapping face masks?

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Phaahla said the recommendations will be discussed with the cabinet “in the next 48-72 hours”.

Western Cape premier Alan Winde welcomed the recommendations and emphasised all remaining Covid-19 restrictions must be removed.

He confirmed he would be attending the president’s co-ordinating council meeting scheduled for Wednesday. “Finally we may now see an end to all Covid-19 curbs, as I have consistently called for. But it has to be emphasised it is disappointing that it has taken so long,” said Winde. “We want to see a removal of the remaining restrictions immediately, as our data clearly indicates that it is no longer required to protect our healthcare system. This includes the removal of all restrictions on gatherings, as well as the removal of the mask mandate. It is now up to individuals to demonstrate personal responsibility by using all the knowledge that we have learnt over the past two years.”“At long last coming to grips with the reality. Effective end of Covid-19 restrictions.

At long last coming to grips with the reality. Effective end of Covid restrictions. Now to work on the collateral economic and other damage of what was self inflicted due to stubbornness of not following the science.

 

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