The easing of the lockdown increases the risk of spreading Covid-19 and the Gauteng provincial command council has warned residents against relaxing and failing to protect themselves and others against infection.
Prof Keolebogile Motaung, chairperson of the provincial research committee and member of the premier’s advisory committee, told a presentation that precautions — referred to as non-pharmaceutical interventions — are even more important during level 2 where there will be more movement and interaction.
People with existing medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease also have an increased risk of contracting the virus. The provincial command council has encouraged those over 60 to continue working from home, saying employers need to support this.The protection of the elderly against the virus is key and Motaung said everyone needs to play their part in protecting them by avoiding visiting family members over the age of 60.
“When advised to go into isolation, people should actually isolate even if they may feel well. Isolating at home means staying at home throughout the 10 days, wearing a mask when at home and maintaining physical distance from the other household members,”
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