The Western Cape and Eastern Cape governments have published new data showing the areas across the two provinces which have seen a surge in coronavirus cases.<\/p>\n
These ‘hotspots’ are a growing point of concern for the provincial governments, with both considering the introduction of localised lockdowns to curb the spread.<\/p>\n
The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) will meet virtually on Tuesday (1 December) to discuss the resurgence of cases being seen in these hotspot areas.<\/p>\n
Two sources close to the discussions told News24<\/a> <\/strong>that bars and taverns are likely to be the first in the firing line when it comes to restrictions, with the sale of alcohol likely to be restricted.<\/p>\n Other restrictions which are set to be discussed include a proposal to implement a stricter curfew, and restrict the maximum number for gatherings and other measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 ahead of the festive period.<\/p>\n Cape Town<\/strong><\/p>\n Western Cape premier Alan Winde met with health officials on Friday, with a five-point plan from the department of health set to be presented to the provincial cabinet on Tuesday for adoption.<\/p>\n On Monday, Winde said his government is considering the ‘blunt instrument’ of a mini-lockdown, indicating that it was a last resort option.<\/p>\n He asked people to continue social distancing and practising health safety precautions while wearing a mask and encouraged residents to scale down any planned events as the country heads into the holiday season.<\/p>\n “What is happening in other parts of the world, such as Australia and Singapore, is what they call a circuit breaker<\/a><\/strong>. The easiest way to explain it would be a mini-lockdown,” he said.<\/p>\n This involves putting certain regulations in a municipality or district for six days: no weddings, no funerals, no superspreader events, no permits issued.<\/p>\n