Lockdown diaries - COVID-19 matters!

[Adephi]

FACTSHEET: Excess deaths in South Africa explained
The number of excess deaths may be a more accurate and more concerning measure of the Covid pandemic than the daily death toll. But how are excess deaths calculated?

https://africacheck.org/fact-checks/factsheets/factsheet-excess-deaths-south-africa-explained

 

[Grand Guru]

 

[Grand Guru]

Are you 40 and over? Acting health minister wants you to register soon for the Covid-19 vaccine



https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2021-06-22-are-you-40-and-over-acting-health-minister-wants-you-to-soon-register-for-the-covid-19-vaccine/

 

[Grand Guru]

Woman who claims she gave birth to 10 babies admitted to psychiatric ward

https://nypost.com/2021/06/21/south-african-woman-who-says-she-birthed-10-babies-now-in-psych-ward/

 

[Grand Guru]

AG paints grim picture of how towns mismanaged Covid-19 cash
https://www.timeslive.co.za/politic...icture-of-how-towns-mismanaged-covid-19-cash/

 

[Hooked]

Gautengers are finally staying home – but the Western Cape stopped going out early
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/covid-gauteng-restaurant-visits-2021-6
22 June 2021

• Google data suggests that South Africans are - finally - starting to stay home more as the country's third wave takes hold.
• There have been fewer visits to restaurants, cafes, cinemas, and offices in the last month.
• But Gauteng, currently in the grips of a devastating third wave, has seen among the smallest change in habits.
• Three weeks after Gauteng officially entered its third wave, visits to malls, cafes, and cinemas were still the second-highest recorded in the country, down by only 2%.
• Whereas in the Western Cape, these visits were down by 16%.
• Early data does, however, suggest that Gauteng is, finally, starting to work from, and stay, home a bit more.

 

[Silver]

Are you 40 and over? Acting health minister wants you to register soon for the Covid-19 vaccine



https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/so...ou-to-soon-register-for-the-covid-19-vaccine/

thanks @Grand Guru
Need to keep an eye on this to register as soon as possible

 

[ARYANTO]

Alcohol ban and stricter lockdown proposed
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tren...-lockdown-proposed.html?utm_source=newsletter
A total alcohol ban is needed to reduce trauma cases and free up hospital space in Gauteng as the province struggles to cope with the rise of Covid-19 cases.

This is the view of Professor Charles Parry, director of the Alcohol, Tobacco and other drug research unit at the SA Medical Research Council (SAMRC).

 

[ARYANTO]

Alcohol ban and stricter lockdown proposed
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tren...-lockdown-proposed.html?utm_source=newsletter
A total alcohol ban is needed to reduce trauma cases and free up hospital space in Gauteng as the province struggles to cope with the rise of Covid-19 cases.

This is the view of Professor Charles Parry, director of the Alcohol, Tobacco and other drug research unit at the SA Medical Research Council (SAMRC).

 

[ARYANTO]

I see trouble coming, - stock up on beer and juice guys - level 4\5 for Gauteng...
my beertruck picking up my vape juice.

 

[Hooked]

Virgin Atlantic is first UK airline due back in SA this week – but travel restrictions remain
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/c...-africa-to-the-uk-with-virgin-atlantic-2021-6
23 June 2021

• Virgin Atlantic aims to beat British Airways by being the first UK airline to return to South Africa this week.
• Both airlines' South African flights have been suspended for six months following the discovery of the Beta variant.
• South Africa remains firmly on the UK's "red list" of banned travel.
• Virgin Atlantic passengers arriving from South Africa will still need to quarantine in a state-run hotel for 10 days.

 

[Hooked]

You can now get a Chinese Covid-19 vaccine in Zimbabwe, for R1,400
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/z...-19-vaccine-tourists-from-south-africa-2021-6
23 June 2021

• Zimbabwe is now open for vaccine tourists from South Africa, says the privately-owned HealthPoint Hospital.
• People who present themselves – and the equivalent of around R1,400 – can get their first Covid-19 shot, and return two weeks later for the second.
• With Zimbabwe's vaccine drive going well, it has been authorised by the government to sell doses to foreigners, the hospital says.
• Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been resolute that foreigners will be offered vaccines once citizens are sufficiently served, despite civil society concerns about the plan.

 

[Hooked]

Has coronavirus reached 'peak fitness'?
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/has-coronavirus-reached-peak-fitness-delta-variant-2021-6
23 June 2021

• World Health Organisation officials called Delta the "fittest" variant to date on Monday.
• Delta is more transmissible, and potentially deadlier, than any other coronavirus variant so far.
• Scientists now wonder if the virus has reached "peak fitness," though it's likely too soon to tell.

 

[Hooked]

Tokyo Olympics bans alcohol at all venues just weeks before Games begin
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/tokyo-olympics-bans-alcohol-all-venues-weeks-before-games-2021-6
23 June 2021

• In an about turn, Tokyo Olympics organisers say alcohol will be banned at all venues.
• It follows a public outcry after reports said organisers were contemplating allowing alcohol at the Games.
• Spectators will be capped at 10,000 but experts say allowing zero spectators is still the "least risky" option.

 

[Hooked]

Alcohol ban and stricter lockdown proposed
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tren...-lockdown-proposed.html?utm_source=newsletter
A total alcohol ban is needed to reduce trauma cases and free up hospital space in Gauteng as the province struggles to cope with the rise of Covid-19 cases.

This is the view of Professor Charles Parry, director of the Alcohol, Tobacco and other drug research unit at the SA Medical Research Council (SAMRC).

I tend to agree but it will have dire consequences for the restaurant industry - again.

 

[Modyrts]

I tend to agree but it will have dire consequences for the restaurant industry - again.

A pub that had been running since I was a kid 20 something years ago had to close doors during the alcohol ban. The pub was sort of a lowkey landmark in my area. Alcohol bans salved nothing other than promoting illegal black market under the counter sales at exorbitant prices

 

[Grand Guru]

A pub that had been running since I was a kid 20 something years ago had to close doors during the alcohol ban. The pub was sort of a lowkey landmark in my area. Alcohol bans salved nothing other than promoting illegal black market under the counter sales at exorbitant prices

It has also reduced the numbers/severity of trauma significantly… this beyond any doubt. It has relieved the healthcare system from a very avoidable cause of demand for healthcare and freed beds and resources that could not otherwise be rechanelled to the COVID-19 epidemic

 

[Adephi]

It has also reduced the numbers/severity of trauma significantly… this beyond any doubt. It has relieved the healthcare system from a very avoidable cause of demand for healthcare and freed beds and resources that could not otherwise be rechanelled to the COVID-19 epidemic

To add to that, very few pubs adhere to covid regulations. You don't have to go into a pub to realise how crowded it is. Just look at the amount of cars parked outside. No social distancing, no mask wearing, no sanitizing, ......

They like small superspreaders every night. And the owners/managers encourage it. So they sadly have themselves to blame if the curfew gets extended or they are forced to close down.

 

[Modyrts]

It has also reduced the numbers/severity of trauma significantly… this beyond any doubt. It has relieved the healthcare system from a very avoidable cause of demand for healthcare and freed beds and resources that could not otherwise be rechanelled to the COVID-19 epidemic

To add to that, very few pubs adhere to covid regulations. You don't have to go into a pub to realise how crowded it is. Just look at the amount of cars parked outside. No social distancing, no mask wearing, no sanitizing, ......

They like small superspreaders every night. And the owners/managers encourage it. So they sadly have themselves to blame if the curfew gets extended or they are forced to close down.

Guys guys relax I'm not arguing against the alcohol ban. I don't even consume alcohol. I was more referring to the fact that it has indeed had a huge impact on the hospitality industry.

 

[Hooked]

A pub that had been running since I was a kid 20 something years ago had to close doors during the alcohol ban. The pub was sort of a lowkey landmark in my area. Alcohol bans salved nothing other than promoting illegal black market under the counter sales at exorbitant prices

That's a real shame and my heart goes out to pubs and restaurants which were forced to close.

 

[Modyrts]

That's a real shame and my heart goes out to pubs and restaurants which were forced to close.

Yeah, my partner is a Chef and shes been without work as the restaurant had to cut staff but the sad reality of it all is that there are many in that position

 

[Adephi]

Guys guys relax I'm not arguing against the alcohol ban. I don't even consume alcohol. I was more referring to the fact that it has indeed had a huge impact on the hospitality industry.

The problem with debating online is its sometimes come across as arguing or agressive. No, we are just have a constructive argument.

I agree with you 100%. It is very sad that this have to happen to pubs and restaurants. Whether you drink or not, they do contribute to the local economy and in small towns like Yzer for example they play a big role in tourism. And a lot of them do carry some form of heritage to an area.

But this is tough times for all of us. And we need to look beyond that for now. Gauteng is going over the edge like Thelma and Louise at high speed. And something needs to be done.

 

[Grand Guru]

Guys guys relax I'm not arguing against the alcohol ban. I don't even consume alcohol. I was more referring to the fact that it has indeed had a huge impact on the hospitality industry.

 

[Grand Guru]

It’s turning really sour

 

[Adephi]

It’s turning really sour

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My boy has a sore throat and a fever. As the dr looked at him gave the covid forms for me to fill in so long. So now we sit and wait. At least the boss told me to stay at home.