South&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;has been witnessing a continuous decline in new Covid-19 cases for the past one week, according to the latest statistics from the Department of Health.

“We can look at a seven-day average and it has been on a sustained decline for the past week. So it’s not a guess but pretty clear,” Ridhwaan Sulimaan, a senior researcher at Council For Scientific and Industrial Research said.&nbsp;

As of 18 January, South Africa reported 9,010 new cases, taking the total number of cases to almost 1.35 million cases. New deaths at 344, taking the total number of deaths to 37,449.

Asked if the country has already seen its second wave peak, Suliman said, “When we refer to a peak we refer to cases reaching a maximum. Based on that, yes we have reached a second peak,

Department of Health, Minister, Zweli Mkhize said that the second wave was being brought under control. He attributed this to continuous mask-wearing, social distancing and washing hands. &nbsp;

“When we look at our records at this point, we can see that we are, possibly, beginning to see an inflexion of the curve and we are also seeing that the numbers [of infections] may be starting to decline. But it is too early to celebrate,” Minister said while addressing the media today.&nbsp;

Yesterday [Sunday] we noted a 23 per cent&nbsp;decrease in new cases nationally compared to seven days prior, he said.&nbsp;

However, he said that the health-care system continues to experience significant strain and urged&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africans to continue wearing masks, social distance and wash hands regularly&nbsp;

South Africa has been witnessing a continuous decline in new Covid-19 cases for the past one week, according to the latest statistics from the Department of Health.

South Africa has been witnessing a continuous decline in new Covid-19 cases for the past one week, according to the latest statistics from the Department of Health. “We can look at a seven-day average and it has been on a sustained decline for the past week. So it’s not a guess but pretty clear,” Ridhwaan Sulimaan, a senior researcher at Council For Scientific and Industrial Research said. As of 18 January, South Africa reported 9,010 new cases, taking the total number of cases to almost 1.35 million cases. New deaths at 344, taking the total number of deaths to 37,449. Asked if the country has already seen its second wave peak, Suliman said, “When we refer to a peak we refer to cases reaching a maximum. Based on that, yes we have reached a second peak, Department of Health, Minister, Zweli Mkhize said that the second wave was being brought under control. He attributed this to continuous mask-wearing, social distancing and washing hands. “When we look at our records at this point, we can see that we are, possibly, beginning to see an inflexion of the curve and we are also seeing that the numbers [of infections] may be starting to decline. But it is too early to celebrate,” Minister said while addressing the media today. Yesterday [Sunday] we noted a 23 per cent decrease in new cases nationally compared to seven days prior, he said. However, he said that the health-care system continues to experience significant strain and urged South Africans to continue wearing masks, social distance and wash hands regularly

South Africa coronavirus cases decline seven days consecutively

South Africa will continue to remain on adjusted level 3 lockdown amidst increasing new infection, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday.&nbsp;

“Based on the recommendations of the National Coronavirus Command Council, Cabinet has decided to maintain the country on adjusted alert level 3. Most of the measures that were announced on 28 December 2020 will therefore remain in place,” President said while addressing the nation.

The number of new infections, hospital admissions and deaths is higher now than it has ever been since the first case was recorded in our country in March 2020, Ramaphosa stressed.&nbsp;

Since New Year’s Day, the country has recorded nearly 190,000 new coronavirus infections and more than 4,600 COVID-19 deaths so far this year.

Since the start of the pandemic, South Africa has recorded a cumulative number of more than 1.2 million COVID-19 cases and more than 33,000 deaths.

“In several parts of the country, hospital admissions are also much higher now than during the first wave,” the President said.&nbsp;

“There are currently over 15,000 people with COVID-19 in hospitals nationally, placing a considerable strain on health facilities, personnel and equipment. Around a third of all COVID-19 patients in hospitals are on oxygen,” Ramaphosa said.

In order to reduce congestion and the high risk of transmission, 20 land ports of entry that are currently open will be closed until the 15th of February for general entry and departure, the President added giving the exception for emergencies only.&nbsp;

On vaccine rollout plan, the President said, “the government’s comprehensive vaccination strategy will be the largest and most complex logistical undertaking in our country’s history.”

“It will be far more extensive than our HIV treatment programme or even our national, provincial and local elections in terms of the number of people who have to be reached within a short space of time,” Ramaphosa added.&nbsp;

South Africa will receive vaccine doses for 10% of its population through Covax.

The country’s health department recently announced that they will be getting 1.5 million doses of vaccine from Serum Institute of India. 
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South Africa will continue to remain on adjusted level 3 lockdown amidst increasing new infection, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday. “Based on the recommendations of the National Coronavirus Command Council, Cabinet has decided to maintain the country on adjusted alert level 3.

South Africa will continue to remain on adjusted level 3 lockdown amidst increasing new infection, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday. “Based on the recommendations of the National Coronavirus Command Council, Cabinet has decided to maintain the country on adjusted alert level 3. Most of the measures that were announced on 28 December 2020 will therefore remain in place,” President said while addressing the nation. The number of new infections, hospital admissions and deaths is higher now than it has ever been since the first case was recorded in our country in March 2020, Ramaphosa stressed. Since New Year’s Day, the country has recorded nearly 190,000 new coronavirus infections and more than 4,600 COVID-19 deaths so far this year. Since the start of the pandemic, South Africa has recorded a cumulative number of more than 1.2 million COVID-19 cases and more than 33,000 deaths. “In several parts of the country, hospital admissions are also much higher now than during the first wave,” the President said. “There are currently over 15,000 people with COVID-19 in hospitals nationally, placing a considerable strain on health facilities, personnel and equipment. Around a third of all COVID-19 patients in hospitals are on oxygen,” Ramaphosa said. In order to reduce congestion and the high risk of transmission, 20 land ports of entry that are currently open will be closed until the 15th of February for general entry and departure, the President added giving the exception for emergencies only. On vaccine rollout plan, the President said, “the government’s comprehensive vaccination strategy will be the largest and most complex logistical undertaking in our country’s history.” “It will be far more extensive than our HIV treatment programme or even our national, provincial and local elections in terms of the number of people who have to be reached within a short space of time,” Ramaphosa added. South Africa will receive vaccine doses for 10% of its population through Covax. The country’s health department recently announced that they will be getting 1.5 million doses of vaccine from Serum Institute of India.

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South African President Ramaphosa extends lockdown level 3 in South Africa