Premier Alan Winde says while he does not support a stricter lockdown at this stage, he has made make different recommendations at the President’s Coordinating Council, if the behaviour of residents continues, to lead to flare-ups in new Covid-19 cases.

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The province has recorded a 39% increase in new cases, week-on-week, which is officially a resurgence. Winde and Dr Cloete have reiterated that behaviour change is key to mitigate the onset of a third wave. Winde says it’s about taking responsibility. The provincial health department also noted the increase in cases were concentrated in more affluent suburbs. Some cases have been traced back to parties and social gatherings, with an increased number of gatherings at social clubs, such as at golf and bowling clubs.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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