South Africa’s first weekend under Level 2 lockdown

South Africans are spending their first weekend under Level 2 lockdown. Restrictions have been eased, to allow for more movement and more sectors of the economy to reopen.

Psychologist Mark Tomlinson says now that regulations are more relaxed, people should be even more cautious.

“We know from other countries around the world that there is a third surge, a third peak – its very likely it is going to happen here. Hospitals are not as full as they were. Infections are going down. People are going to without question become complacent. Now is exactly the time when you don’t want to become complacent.

Meanwhile, South Africans are allowed to move around the country for leisure.

Gyms, swimming pools, bars, taverns and shebeens cinemas, theatres, and concerts are also allowed to operate.

The government says in all instances, masks must be worn.

Here is a list of what is permitted and prohibited under level 2 regulations;
PERMITTED

Inter-provincial traveling around South Africa
Sale of alcohol at off-sale and retail outlets
Sale of tobacco products
Gyms and fitness centers
Beaches and parks
Museums, galleries, libraries and archives
Restaurants
Water-based tourism activities (boat-based whale watching, scuba diving, shark cage diving, kayaking, river rafting, and speed boat rides)
Zoos, Aquaria, animal sanctuaries and rehabilitation centres
Swimming pools
Accommodation establishments
Tour operators
Casinos
Theatres and cinemas
Social events at places of residence (visits to friends and family restricted to 10 visitors at a time)
Social gatherings (funerals and weddings limited to 50 people)
Auctions
Sporting activities
Personal care services, including hairdressing, beauty treatments, make -up and nails salons and piercing and tattoo parlours
Bus and taxi services may carry 100-percent of the licensed capacity for any trip not regarded as long-distance travel in terms of sub-regulation.

PROHIBITED

Night vigils
Night clubs
Male and female initiation practices
Bus and taxi services may not carry more than 70-percent of the licensed capacity for long-distance travel.
International travel
Attendance of any sporting event by spectators.

– Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

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The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

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Source: eNCA

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