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South Africa: New Alcohol Ban Sparks Fury
DW, 13 July 2020
A decision to reimpose a ban on the sale of alcohol has angered many consumers in South Africa. Health experts say the move could free up much-needed hospital beds. Read more »
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South Africa: Thumbs Up for Alcohol Ban
SAnews.gov.za, 13 July 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement to reinstate a ban on alcohol sales in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic is reflective of an increased number of trauma cases seen in… Read more »
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South Africa: Govt Brings Back Alcohol Ban, Curfew As COVID-19 Numbers Soar
SAnews.gov.za, 12 July 2020
While the country will remain on lockdown level 3 amid a rapid rise in COVID-19 infections, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced drastic measures in an effort to preserve lives… Read more »
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South Africa: 264 184 Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed
Govt of SA, 11 July 2020
As of today, a cumulative total of 264 184. confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been reported. Read more »
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South Africa: Ramaphosa - 'The Surge Has Arrived. the Storm Is Upon Us'
Daily Maverick, 13 July 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa puts the boot into partying South Africans and those refusing to wear masks. Read more »
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South Africa: Level 3 Novel Coronavirus Lockdown in Numbers
Govt of SA, 13 July 2020
120 - the number of days government has succeeded in delaying the spread of COVID-19. Read more »
Alcohol Banned in Pandemic-Hit South Africa - Again
The head of trauma at Gauteng's Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, Professor Steve Moeng, welcomed the decision to reinstate a ban on alcohol sales during the COVID-19 outbreak, saying that since Level 3 started on June 1: "Usually when it's cold, trauma goes down, but unfortunately we have seen higher numbers. Unfortunately, that has had a negative impact in terms of our ability to deal with the COVID-19 load in our hospitals."
