The Sandton CBD in Johannesburg, empty and unproductive during the Covid-19 lockdown. Picture: SEBABATSO MOSAMO
ith an incidence of 37 cases per million at the end of last week, SA is at a very low incidence level, suggesting the country is still at an early stage of Covid-19 development. What SA urgently needs to do is ease the lockdown restrictions, which are among the most severe globally. Gradually ease up on the ban on selling alcohol and tobacco, with sales limited to retailers and liquor stores during daytime hours.
To continue flattening the curve as a priority and reducing the economic impact, a thoroughly thought through strategy needs to be considered, as the only way the pandemic can be mitigated is through finding a vaccine, which is at least 18 months away.
The fundamental variable of the economy is the people, so if saving them from the pandemic flattens the economy, That is the lesser evil compared to a total obliteration human capital.
Can I add my two cents' worth - make wearing of masks a rule. Science showing they help a lot. Many companies are producing them, wont it be relatively cheap solution to get them to all? And where people can work remotely, encourage it. The fewer people in offices, the better too
Brilliant Dont wait longer than 30 April
The economy has been flattened. You can let us out now Cyril Covid_19 lockdown
juneattorneys We've already flattened it
Open up some provinces and control the borders strictly?
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