South African Covid-19 News and Discussions

[Henrico101]

Hey everyone,

been following this thready every single day and reading every single comment, as a millennial with 0 experience or understanding w.r.t a "National Shutdown", what would that mean for our country? Like what does it mean in the simplest terms?
Will we be allowed to go outside, for example, or does it mean nobody goes anywhere?

I did try and Google but only getting like news stories regarding lockdown, but not really a proper explanation.

Apologies if already asked, please no hate just here to learn

 

[Willie Trombone]

It's also quite feasable that this virus affects different populations differently... Time will tell.

 

[RedViking]

Hey everyone,

been following this thready every single day and reading every single comment, as a millennial with 0 experience or understanding w.r.t a"National Shutdown", what would that mean for our country? Like what does it mean in the simplest terms?
Will we be allowed to go outside, for example, or does it mean nobody goes anywhere?

I did try and Google but only getting like news stories regarding lockdown, but not really a proper explanation.

Apologies if already asked, please no hate just here to learn

It means you can only go to the doctor or to get food (grocery store). You can move around in your yard. Supply chains must continue (in other words those who need to supply stock for food).

But this will be very difficult to control in a developing country with poor police and military and people that have no respect for the law.

This is how I understand it.

 

[semaphore]

Hey everyone,

been following this thready every single day and reading every single comment, as a millennial with 0 experience or understanding w.r.t a "National Shutdown", what would that mean for our country? Like what does it mean in the simplest terms?
Will we be allowed to go outside, for example, or does it mean nobody goes anywhere?

I did try and Google but only getting like news stories regarding lockdown, but not really a proper explanation.

Apologies if already asked, please no hate just here to learn

* No events
* No socialising
* Minimal shops open
* Potential work shut downs

 

[Milano]

Hey everyone,

been following this thready every single day and reading every single comment, as a millennial with 0 experience or understanding w.r.t a "National Shutdown", what would that mean for our country? Like what does it mean in the simplest terms?
Will we be allowed to go outside, for example, or does it mean nobody goes anywhere?

I did try and Google but only getting like news stories regarding lockdown, but not really a proper explanation.

Apologies if already asked, please no hate just here to learn

Actually the whole virus works in your collective favour and means that some day fairly soon you may be able to easily afford property.

 

[CataclysmZA]

what would that mean for our country? Like what does it mean in the simplest terms?

A national shutdown would entail the following:

• Prohibiting all local travel between provinces
• Installing curfews on when people may be allowed out in public spaces
• All nonessential businesses closed
• All essential businesses remain open provided that there are hygiene precautions taken
• Borders are closed
• Ports may remain open to essential imports
• Flights from other countries banned except for returning citizens
• Other essential laws and regulations by government to support the economy

Realistically, by declaring a State of Emergency, the president can do all of this immediately. But it requires a sitting of parliament to agree to the declaration, as is required by our constitution.

CORONAVIRUS EXPLAINER: Covid-19 State of Disaster vs State of Emergency: What’s the difference?

When President Ramaphosa on Sunday announced Covid-19 as a national State of Disaster, it set in motion a series of ministerial announcements. Those, Daily Maverick understands, alongside a schedule of fines and imprisonment for flouting Covid-19 mitigation measures, are the basis of the...

www.dailymaverick.co.za

https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a64-97.pdf

The business of Parliament has been suspended for now, but could be called in an emergency session to accept the declaration.

Will we be allowed to go outside, for example, or does it mean nobody goes anywhere?

You will still be allowed to leave the house to buy supplies, food (from takeaway restaurants!), visit your doctor, go to the pharmacy, buy fuel, etc. In Italy and Spain before their national lockdowns provision was made for people leaving the house to exercise as well.

All nonessential travel would be prohibited. You might be able to go walkabouts if you have good reason.

 

[Henrico101]

A national shutdown would entail the following:

• Prohibiting all local travel between provinces
• Installing curfews on when people may be allowed out in public spaces
• All nonessential businesses closed
• All essential businesses remain open provided that there are hygiene precautions taken
• Borders are closed
• Ports may remain open to essential imports
• Flights from other countries banned except for returning citizens
• Other essential laws and regulations by government to support the economy

Realistically, by declaring a State of Emergency, the president can do all of this immediately. But it requires a sitting of parliament to agree to the declaration, as is required by our constitution.

CORONAVIRUS EXPLAINER: Covid-19 State of Disaster vs State of Emergency: What’s the difference?

When President Ramaphosa on Sunday announced Covid-19 as a national State of Disaster, it set in motion a series of ministerial announcements. Those, Daily Maverick understands, alongside a schedule of fines and imprisonment for flouting Covid-19 mitigation measures, are the basis of the...

www.dailymaverick.co.za

https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a64-97.pdf

The business of Parliament has been suspended for now, but could be called in an emergency session to accept the declaration.



You will still be allowed to leave the house to buy supplies, food (from takeaway restaurants!), visit your doctor, go to the pharmacy, buy fuel, etc. In Italy and Spain before their national lockdowns provision was made for people leaving the house to exercise as well.

All nonessential travel would be prohibited. You might be able to go walkabouts if you have good reason.

Amazing read, thank you so much good sir <3

 

[mic_y]

The whole national shutdown business has me worried... I'm stuck in Jozi till Wednesday, and plan on flying back to CPT that evening... That the situation holds until then

 

[Solarion]

Someone in Scottburgh has it too now. His wife works at a school there. Not sure if the details but you will quickly find it on Google.

 

[Polymathic]

Someone in Scottburgh has it too now. His wife works at a school there. Not sure if the details but you will quickly find it on Google.

Link I'm not finding anything.

 

[Solarion]

Link I'm not finding anything.

https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news...atement-after-positive-coronavirus-diagnosis/

 

[Polymathic]

https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news...atement-after-positive-coronavirus-diagnosis/

You getting your stories crossed, this guy is from Ramsgate. There was a suspected case during the week in Scottburgh with a parent of a student the results for the test was expected on Friday. I haven't heard anything since so I'm assuming it's negative

 

[dualmeister]

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[Solarion]

You getting your stories crossed, this guy is from Ramsgate. There was a suspected case during the week in Scottburgh with a parent of a student the results for the test was expected on Friday. I haven't heard anything since so I'm assuming it's negative

True true. Some confusion about Scottburgh. Not sure where it came from. Several people were adamant he was from Scottburgh.

Maybe from but clearly not living there now at the moment. See this is how mafia shoot ups got started
https://southcoastherald.co.za/399653/first-man-south-coast-tested-positive-covid-19-speaks/

 

[The_Mowgs]

Informal settlements will be our downfall. Huge population density with very little hygiene. Once the virus starts spreading there, it'll run like wildfire and public hospitals will be overwhelmed.

It won't be the residents' fault, it just is what it is.

*all hospitals

 

[maumau]

The whole national shutdown business has me worried... I'm stuck in Jozi till Wednesday, and plan on flying back to CPT that evening... That the situation holds until then

Can't you drive down if flights are cancelled?

I would prefer to do that anyway.

 

[kolaval]

I've worked a 60 hour week, so far, due to covid
Gatvol of it.

 

[The_Mowgs]

Can't you drive down if flights are cancelled?

I would prefer to do that anyway.

Not under a national lockdown

 

[Polymathic]

Will be interesting to see today's numbers

 

[dualmeister]

First club fined for disobeying the 6PM alcohol sale.