Lockdown diaries - COVID-19 matters!

[Hooked]

RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION DEMANDS PROOF OF SCIENTIFIC REASONS FOR LOCKDOWN CLOSURES
https://ewn.co.za/2021/07/10/restau...f-of-scientific-reasons-for-lockdown-closures
10 July 2021

"With lockdown level 4 regulations set to expire on Monday, the Restaurant Association of South Africa (Rasa) has said the government cannot continue to isolate and prejudice their industry.

Rasa says restaurants in the country have been hit hard during the two-week adjusted level 4 lockdown, putting 70% of employees on unpaid layoffs.

Rasa chief executive officer Wendy Alberts said they want proof from the command council that restaurants are a high risk for the transmission of COVID-19.

“We have submitted to the NCC, we would like our restaurants to be opened. We want the presentation of that scientific evidence. They cannot continue to prejudice and isolate our businesses like this, and if it is an alcohol issue let’s have a separate discussion on alcohol. But with takeaways and the financial margins that we are getting out of takeaway is crippling for our business..."

 

[Hooked]

What Pfizer's plan for a third coronavirus vaccine dose means for you
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/09/...us-vaccine-dose-explainer-wellness/index.html
10 July 2021

"... On Thursday, the companies Pfizer and BioNTech announced that a third dose of their coronavirus vaccine, given six months after a second dose, appears to preserve "the highest levels of protection" in those who were vaccinated.

The companies made their announcement without releasing any new data, but noted plans to publish new information soon. A Pfizer spokesperson later told CNN that the company plans to file for emergency use authorization for a booster dose with the US Food and Drug Administration in August."

Just hours after the Pfizer/BioNTech announcement was made, the FDA and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pushed back in an unprecedented joint statement emphasizing that people who are fully vaccinated "do not need a booster shot at this time" and people who are unvaccinated should "get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves and their community."
The statement also said, "We are prepared for booster doses if and when the science demonstrates that they are needed."...

 

[Hooked]

Pineapple prices surged 74% in 1 week as South Africans turn to home brewing amid booze ban
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/pineapple-prices-surge-2021-7
9 July 2021

• In just one week, the price of pineapples jumped 74% after a ban on liquor sales was implemented.
• Demand has increased too, but volumes have also risen over 20% in the same period.
• Prices for the fruit may remain on the rise should the alcohol sales ban persist.

 

[Hooked]

[Farmers, be warned - make sure your animals are locked up, otherwise YOU will be locked up!]

Herd of drunk Indian buffaloes drank stash of illegal booze, got farmers arrested
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/d...-expose-hidden-stash-contraband-liquor-2021-7
9 July 2021

"Three tipsy buffaloes blew the cover of an illegal liquor stash in India, after getting drunk from water in a trough that hid moonshine bottles.

Police seized a total 101 bottles of liquor from the buffaloes' stable and arrested three farmers for the illegal selling of alcohol in the dry state of Gujarat, reported The Times of India on Wednesday.

One of the farmers had called a vet when the buffaloes stopped eating and started frothing at the mouth.

The next day, the buffaloes began jumping around willy-nilly and continued frothing, prompting the farmers to call another vet, according to The Times.

The second vet noticed a strange smell coming from the trough, and discovered that the water inside had turned yellow. The farmers told him the colour was from branches falling into the water, but the vet reported them to the authorities after leaving the stable, The Times reported.

When the cops raided the stable, they found bottles of vodka, whiskey, and other liquor worth around $430 (R6,020) tucked inside the trough and under some fodder.

"The animals probably drank the water laced with liquor from the damaged liquor bottles," said the police told The Times, adding that the buffaloes have since recovered from their drunken ordeal."

 

[Adephi]

thanks @Adephi , it’s so sad

I thought all the lockdowns during the first wave last year were to “flatten the curve” so the medical facilities could be ramped up?

well they either didn’t ramp them up enough over the last year or this 3rd wave just took the authorities by surprise

sad to see so many people suffering and passing away. I wonder if they could have been helped had we ramped up facilities more...

They did.

Remember the big quarantine facility they built in Nasrec. And most public hospitals had makeshift hospital tents.

They quickly realised that the amount of beds meant nothing if you don't have staff. And thats where it stayed. Most of those tents have now been stolen. A technician of ours said he saw them carry tent parts out in front of security at the Polokwane hospital.

 

[Adephi]

About the “family meeting” that will probably air tomorrow… my daughter is 6, in 2019 we attended a “Christmas in July” event at the botanical gardens in Pretoria that promised a snow machine and a snow patch. Well, the snow machine turned out to be a foam machine like the old school sokkies had, which led to many tears from a little girl. We phoned Jacaranda FM who was promoting the event at the time to warn them that the event is a scam. They surprised us the next day with a sponsored 4 day (ever bell and whistle imaginable) trip to Afriski. We missed the date, because Lily’s passport wasn’t ready in time, so Afriski graciously extended it to 2020. The date got shuffled around another 2 times in 2020 to try and work around the border closures, but no luck. We assumed that that would be that, but they mailed me again and said a little girl deserves to experience real snow… so it got extended to 22 July 2021.
Guess what tomorrow’s probable family meeting is going to do?

My brother won a trip to Dubai through their morning show a year before lockdown and that is also still hangin in the air.

I'm unfortunately still too young to listen to Jacaranda.

 

[CJB85]

Oh what a shame @CJB85, but I'm sure they'll extend it again. Kudos to Jacaranda FM for what they're doing for you! Quite unbelievable!

They really did a cool thing for a little girl and I don’t even listen to them. My wife is a big Jacaranda fan, but they don’t play nearly enough metal to get me to tune in

 

[AKS]

They really did a cool thing for a little girl and I don’t even listen to them. My wife is a big Jacaranda fan, but they don’t play nearly enough metal to get me to tune in

Any Neil Diamond? In Cape Town,but will stream.

 

[Hooked]

They did.

Remember the big quarantine facility they built in Nasrec. And most public hospitals had makeshift hospital tents.

They quickly realised that the amount of beds meant nothing if you don't have staff. And thats where it stayed. Most of those tents have now been stolen. A technician of ours said he saw them carry tent parts out in front of security at the Polokwane hospital.

Funny ... but sad.

 

[Hooked]

Will alcohol sales ban be extended?
https://www.enca.com/news/lockdown-watch-will-alcohol-sales-ban-be-extended
11 July2021

"The National Liquor Traders Council has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, pleading with him to strike a balance between saving lives and livelihoods. Liquor traders are urging the president to allow alcohol to be sold off-premises...

Meanwhile, the National Coronavirus Command Council is meeting on Sunday as adjusted level four lockdown restrictions, announced two weeks ago, come to an end."

 

[ARYANTO]

Bad news about lockdown in South Africa
''However, people looking for Ramaphosa to lift the current lockdown restrictions may be disappointed.''
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tren...wn-in-south-africa.html?utm_source=newsletter

 

[ARYANTO]

...mmmm ,Daddy is having a family meeting tonight @ 20h00

 

[Adephi]

 

[Grand Guru]

Bad news about lockdown in South Africa
''However, people looking for Ramaphosa to lift the current lockdown restrictions may be disappointed.''
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tren...wn-in-south-africa.html?utm_source=newsletter

It was expected and in my opinion necessary….

 

[Hooked]

Bad news about lockdown in South Africa
''However, people looking for Ramaphosa to lift the current lockdown restrictions may be disappointed.''
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tren...wn-in-south-africa.html?utm_source=newsletter

Good news, not bad!!

 

[Grand Guru]

 

[ARYANTO]

Amended rules 11/7/21
A curfew remains in place from 9pm until 4am and only those with permission to do so may leave their homes during their period.

- The sale of alcohol remains prohibited.

- Schools will remain closed until July 26. It remains mandatory.

Ramaphosa announced the following adjustments to alert level four:

- Restaurants and eateries will be able to operate while observing strict health protocols. Such establishments may not accommodate more than 50 people at a time or for smaller venues more than 50% of their normal capacity.

- Gyms and fitness centres may also open and activities such as agricultural livestock and game auctions will be allowed.

On Sunday, South Africa recorded 16 302 new Covid-19 cases and 151 deaths, the Health Department said.

“As of today, the cumulative number of Covid-19 cases identified in SA is 2 195 599, with 16 302 new cases reported,” the department said in a tweet.

“Today 151 deaths have been reported, bringing the total to 64 289 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 1 922 601, with a recovery rate of 87.6%.”

 

[Hooked]

Ramaphosa didn't state whether people are allowed to leave Gauteng now or not. That's confusing!

 

[DavyH]

Are looters exempted from curfew? Just checking.

 

[Grand Guru]

Ramaphosa didn't state whether people are allowed to leave Gauteng now or not. That's confusing!

No change @Hooked. He only clarified what has changed

 

[Raindance]

Are looters exempted from curfew? Just checking.

But of course, as per normal, criminals are exempt from the law.

Regards

 

[Adephi]

Ramaphosa didn't state whether people are allowed to leave Gauteng now or not. That's confusing!

They've got Zuma's people patrolling the highways. Don't see why anybody want to be on the highways right now anyway.

 

[Paul33]

KZN is absolutely buggered this morning. Everywhere is a no go and violence all over.

 

[ARYANTO]

Ramaphosa didn't state whether people are allowed to leave Gauteng now or not. That's confusing!

Seems there will be no July holiday in Durbs this year...

 

[ARYANTO]

KZN is absolutely buggered this morning. Everywhere is a no go and violence all over.

JHB is not far behind.