Limit movement over Easter weekend, urges KZN Health MEC

KWAZULU-NATAL Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu has called on the public to limit movement and to exercise caution ahead of the upcoming Easter weekend in a bid to minimise a resurgence in Covid-19 infections and prevent a potential third wave.

Simelane-Zulu made the comments after she was vaccinated against Covid-19 at the Vryheid Hospital last week.

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She urged citizens to play their part and strictly adhere to the lockdown restrictions, particularly during Passover and the upcoming Easter and Ramadan religious celebrations.

The MEC reiterated the importance of observing the health protocols to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 by continuing to wear masks in public spaces, maintaining social distancing of at least 1.5 metres, always washing hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser and avoiding large gatherings.

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“Our message is simple, continue to adhere to Covid-19 protocols. With the upcoming Easter weekend, we are urging citizens to try and not move around as much due to the super-spreader potential that it carries. We must continue following guidelines such as wearing masks in public at all times, washing our hands regularly with soap and water or sanitising our hands with alcohol-based hand sanitisers,” he said.

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