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South Africa imposes tougher sanctions as COVID cases surge

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South Africa has tightened coronavirus restrictions after the country reported more than one million infections since the outbreak began in March.

In a nationwide address, President Cyril Ramaphosa, announced that all Bars will be closed and imposed a curfew from 9pm to 6am. Mask wearing has become a legal requirement across the country and those caught without one will be fined or face a Prison sentence.

President Ramaphosa also announced the closure of all Beaches and Public Swimming Pools in the country’s infection hotspots, which include Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and several coastal areas.

South Africa is battling a variant of COVID that medical experts think is more infectious. The country has been the hardest hit by the virus and has reported more than 26,000 deaths. He said the increased restrictions are necessary because of a surge in COVID-19 infections.

The country has chosen to buy vaccine supplies through the multilateral Covax scheme, which will cover about 10 percent of the population.

Alcohol traders have pleaded with the government to avoid a total ban on alcohol sales, citing the economic damage it would cause.

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