Department of Health considers easing of lockdown restrictions
After reviewing evidence that suggests a sustained decline in Covid-19 transmission in South-Africa, the Department of Health has considered easing restrictions in various aspects.
In previous statements relating to restrictions under the National State of Disaster, the Department of Health committed to reviewing restrictions periodically as they reassess the state of the South African epidemic.
Having observed evidence that suggests a sustained decline in Covid-19 transmission, the Department of Health stated that it has considered easing restrictions in various aspects.
The department considered the easing of the following restrictions:
- The curfew
- Sale of alcohol
- Religious gatherings
- Travel restrictions.
These considerations have been presented to the National Coronavirus Command Council, which will make final recommendations to Cabinet.
The department stated that whatever decisions are made, it is important to emphasise that the risk of spreading and contracting Covid-19 still remains and that non-pharmaceutical interventions remain important as South-Africans learn to co-exist with Covid-19.
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