Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 17 Sep 2020, 03:29 am Print
Even with the relaxation, rules on social distancing and mask-wearing will remain in place. Photo: Unsplash
Cape Town: South Africa has eased its lockdown following months of strict anti-covid19 measures.
The country has decided to lift the overnight curfew from September 20.
Gatherings will be allowed at venues, however, 50 percent of the total capacity will be eligible for entry.
Alcohol sales will be allowed also from the aforementioned date.
Happy with the progress the country has made, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a televised address, "We have withstood the coronavirus storm."
Even with the ease in rules, citizens will have to maintain social distancing and wear masks.
According to worldometers.info, the country has recorded 653,444 covid-19 cases and 15,705 deaths from it.
At least 584,195 patients have made full recovery.
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