After the outbreak of omicron cases in South Africa, severe restrictions on combat The epidemic was imposed. However, as is the case on declineSouth Africa on It’s over on Tuesday national condition of Legal disaster framework in place for The past Two years.
South Africa sports fans You can now return to the stadiums in Large numbers to watch football, rugby and cricket matches. Can take sports venues up to 50% of eligibility with people who show Guide of Vaccination or negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test done within 72 hours.
Most restrictions will be lifted, but people it will be required to wear masks in internal public spaces. International travelers must provide a guide of Vaccination or negative PCR test done within 72 hours.
“While the epidemic is not over and during the virus remains in between usThese conditions no longer require us to do so remain in a national condition of President Cyril Ramaphosa said in A nationally televised address on Monday night. “Going forwardThe epidemic will be managed in terms of The national Health Law.
The government use the state of Disaster to impose some of The world’s toughest COVID-19 restrictions, including bans on the sales of Alcohol, cigarettes and a night curfew.
South Africa, with 60 million peopleit was more difficult hit virus in the continent. more than 100,000 people They died of disease in country that registered more From 3.7 million injuries since 2020. This official The numbers are widely believed to be much lower than the actual numbers, as in many cases of The disease was not recorded, according to health experts.
“We will be required to wear face mask in internal public space. This is necessary to prevent infection in Average-risk places, especially while a lot people remain Ramaphosa said.
Opposition parties that were pressing on government to raise the state of Disaster, widely welcomed government’s decisions. she has also welcome business And the tourism sector, saying it will pave way for country’s economy recovery Having lost an estimated two million jobs during the pandemic.
