EASTERN CAPE - BUFFALO CITY METRO HAS OVERTAKEN NELSON MANDELA BAY ACCORDING TO NUMBERS OF NEW COVID-19 CASES

Numbers show that the Buffalo City Metro has overtaken Nelson Mandela Bay Metro with the number of new cases.

Over 400 new cases were reported in Buffalo City while 300 were recorded in Nelson Mandela Bay. There is also an increase in the rate of infections amongst health workers in the metros.

While addressing the nation in early December, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared Nelson Mandela Bay as a Covid-19 hotspot . He announced a 10 PM to 4 AM curfew in the metro, among other 

“The curfew will be from 10PM to 4AM. This does not apply to essential workers. The sale of alcohol from retail outlets will only be permitted between 10AM and 6PM from Monday to Thursday. Alcohol consumption in public spaces such as beaches and parks is strictly forbidden. Gatherings, including religious gatherings, may not be attended by more than 100 people for indoor and 250 for outdoor events. And finally, all post-funeral gatherings are prohibited.”

Meanwhile, all indications are that beaches along the Eastern Cape coast, parks and open spaces will be closed after an agreement by all municipal mayors.

In a submission to the National Coronavirus Command Council, the Eastern Cape government is of the opinion that it would prevent large crowd gatherings. This is also meant to minimise the mobility of people from high to low-risk areas and vice versa.

via - SABC