Here Is All That You Need To Know About Level 4 Lockdown

Here Is All That You Need To Know About Level 4 Lockdown. As many expected, the lockdown regulations were not going to be lifted at one go. On Thursday evening President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined a five-stage lockdown plan that will be implemented from May 1.

We are currently at level 5 where drastic measures has been put in place to try flatten the coronavirus curve. On May 1, South Africa will move to level 4 which will be a little bit loosened. This will go on until level 1 where most activities will go back to normal.

Brace yourselves for the following changes as of the 1st of May until further notice.

• Borders will remain closed to international travel, except for the repatriation of South African nationals and foreign citizens.

• No travel will be allowed between provinces, except for the transportation of goods and exceptional circumstances such as funerals.

• Public transport will continue to operate, with limitations on the number of passengers and stringent hygiene requirements, including that all passengers must wear a face mask.

• The public is encouraged to stay at home, other than for essential personal movement, doing essential work and work in sectors that are under controlled opening. People can exercise under strict public health conditions.

• All gatherings, apart from funerals and for work, will remain prohibited.

• Those who are elderly, and those with underlying conditions, must remain at home and take additional precautions to isolate themselves.

• The sale of cigarettes will be permitted.

• The range of goods that may be sold will be extended to incorporate certain additional categories. These will be detailed by the relevant Ministers.

It is important to note that several restrictions will remain in place regardless of the level of alert for as long as the risk of transmission is present:

• Bars and shebeens will remain closed.

• Conference and convention centres, entertainment venues, cinemas, theatres, and concerts will remain closed.

• Concerts, sporting events, and religious, cultural and social gatherings will not be allowed until it is deemed safe for them to continue.