South African authorities tighten quarantine restrictions due to the third wave of coronavirus and the distribution of the COVID-19 “Delta” version, said Syril Ramafosa president, RIA Novosti reports.
Ramafos spoke on Sunday with appeal to the nation and announced that the country passes to the fourth level of danger due to coronavirus from five possible. It will last 14 days, and new restrictions will start acting from Monday.
“Delta version” was recorded in five of our provinces … We have evidence in favor of what he quickly displaces the “beta” version, which mostly spread in our country. We are concerned about the rapid distribution of this option … The situation has worsened. Along with many countries in Africa, a new surge in the South Africa has been observed, “Ramafos said during the speech. The words of the president are given on the website of his administration.
Schools will be closed on vacation on June 30 – earlier than planned. All employers should allow employees to work remotely if “no need to perform work on site.” At the same time shops, factories, mines, farms and other places will continue to work.