The Gauteng government said it did not ask national government to allow it to introduce an “intermittent” hard lockdown in the province, but instead called for tougher enforcement of current regulations.
The high rate of coronavirus infections in Gauteng has seen the provincial government flag issues that may require stricter enforcement of current lockdown regulations. File photo.The Gauteng government said it did not ask the national government to allow it to introduce an “intermittent” hard lockdown in the province, but instead called for tougher enforcement of the current regulations.
It was believed a hard lockdown and closure of economic activity in intervals was called for by health MEC Bandile Masuku before attending a provincial cabinet meeting on Saturday.the province needed the reinstatement of restrictions seen in the early days of the nationwide lockdown to arrest the rampant spread of the coronavirus, which could overwhelm the system and compromise its ability to save lives.
Masebe said the province has seen a lot of gatherings, marches and parties which attributed to the surge in numbers.
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