Non-compliance with Covid-19 regulations blamed for rise in infections
"We want to plead with those who still do not comply to do so immediately in the interests of every citizen in this city."
The Tshwane metro has blamed the spike in Covid-19 infections in the city on non-compliance with government regulations aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.
“Anecdotal evidence and observation showed that some people are still not compliant with basic rules, thereby driving up the infections,” said Tshwane metro spokesperson Selby Bokaba.
Although the metro expressed “great concern” at the rise in infections, he thanked residents who complied with the rules.
“We want to plead with those who still do not comply to do so immediately in the interests of every citizen in this city,” he said.
Furthermore, Bokaba said shopping centres had been identified as potential risk areas.
“To this end, the city has over and above its comprehensive Covid-19 response plan also developed a new strategy.”
This new strategy focused on malls as hotspots where there was a high number of infections.
“The strategy involves a multi-sectoral and interdepartmental approach that addresses clinical and non-clinical interventions,” Bokaba explained.
Despite the new strategy, he asked residents who experienced virus symptoms to self-isolate while they awaited their test results.
Those who went into self-isolation were advised to:
– Always wear a mask.
– Wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
– Not to touch their face, eyes and nose.
– Practice cough and sneeze etiquette.
– Not shake hands or hug.
– Clean surfaces with water, soap and bleach.
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