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Blake wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:42 am Got my booster on Friday.

My body seems to still be crawling with anti-bodies from by December omicron infection, because it went nuclear on Saturday
Body aches, headache, fever, shivers...the works. Seems my immune system is still nicely primed for the next variant.

Much better by Sunday and spent the day at the beach.

Could Ramaphosa scrap the wearing of masks?

The President’s Coordinating Council has heard proposals to scrap the wearing of masks outdoors and allow sports stadiums to accommodate bigger crowds.

On Tuesday morning, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with premiers and the mayors of all major cities to devise a strategy in the country’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Impeccable sources have told News24 that proposals were heard for outdoor mask-wearing to be dropped. Mask-wearing would still apply when in an indoor public space. The facility or building would need to be well ventilated.

*Indoor and outdoor venues can take up to 50% of their capacity. There must be provisions for proof of vaccinations

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 6:16 pm

*Indoor and outdoor venues can take up to 50% of their capacity. There must be provisions for proof of vaccinations

Sards wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 6:25 pm

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 6:16 pm

*Indoor and outdoor venues can take up to 50% of their capacity. There must be provisions for proof of vaccinations

Awesome news. So a 50k stadium can fill 25l if proof of vaccination done. Simple. Book online and give your vaccination number.

After keeping the country under lockdown for 750 days, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced the end of the national state of disaster - from midnight.

Ramaphosa said the declaration of the national state of disaster on 15 March 2020 had empowered the government to take measures which prevented many people from becoming severely ill and it saved countless lives.

During the third wave in July last year, the highest average daily number of Covid-19-related deaths recorded was 420.

"In the fourth wave, in February this year, the highest daily number of deaths was 240. In the past week, this number has dropped to just 12. We see a similar pattern in our health facilities.

"Of the 108 000 regular beds in the country, only 1 805 are currently occupied by Covid-19 patients. Of the 5 600 ICU beds in the country, only 175 are occupied by Covid-19 patients."

FULL SPEECH | Goodbye, lockdown! Ramaphosa announces an end to the state of disaster

Ramaphosa, however, said people were still required to wear a face mask in an indoor public space.

"A mask is not required when outdoors. Indoor and outdoor venues can take up to 50% of their capacity, provided that proof of vaccination or a Covid-19 test not older than 72 hours is required to enter the venue.

"Where there is no provision for proof of vaccination or a Covid-19 test, then the current upper limit of 1 000 people indoors and 2 000 people outdoors will remain."

Ramaphosa said the existing provisions of international travel remained in place. Travellers entering South Africa would need to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours.

"If a traveller does not submit a vaccine certificate or proof of a negative Covid-19 test, they will be required to do an antigen test on arrival. If they test positive for Covid-19, they will need to isolate for 10 days.

"The directions that provide for the special R350 social relief of distress grant payment will remain in place.

ALSO READ | These are the 3 remaining Covid-19 lockdown rules from Tuesday

"… it is a moment to remember those who lost their lives and many still struggling with the effects of the disease."

Ramaphosa paid tribute to the healthcare workers, police, soldiers, volunteers and other frontline workers for their dedication and service during the pandemic.

"The end of the national state of disaster is a firm statement of our determination to live our lives and rebuild our country even as this virus remains in our midst. It should give us the confidence to return to the lives we led before the pandemic, with a few simple adjustments to protect those around us.

"It should provide our businesses with certainty that they can operate and invest without the prospect of further restrictions. Importantly, by ending the national state of disaster, we are each taking more individual responsibility for protecting our health and the health of others."


Ramaphosa said the government continued to remain cautious.

"… we can be confident that we are in a better position now than we have been at any other time over the last 750 days. We are hopeful that the worst is behind us, and we are confident that there are only better days ahead. Now is the time to grow our economy and create jobs," he said

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:55 am

After keeping the country under lockdown for 750 days, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced the end of the national state of disaster - from midnight.

Ramaphosa said the declaration of the national state of disaster on 15 March 2020 had empowered the government to take measures which prevented many people from becoming severely ill and it saved countless lives.

During the third wave in July last year, the highest average daily number of Covid-19-related deaths recorded was 420.

"In the fourth wave, in February this year, the highest daily number of deaths was 240. In the past week, this number has dropped to just 12. We see a similar pattern in our health facilities.

"Of the 108 000 regular beds in the country, only 1 805 are currently occupied by Covid-19 patients. Of the 5 600 ICU beds in the country, only 175 are occupied by Covid-19 patients."

FULL SPEECH | Goodbye, lockdown! Ramaphosa announces an end to the state of disaster

Ramaphosa, however, said people were still required to wear a face mask in an indoor public space.

"A mask is not required when outdoors. Indoor and outdoor venues can take up to 50% of their capacity, provided that proof of vaccination or a Covid-19 test not older than 72 hours is required to enter the venue.

"Where there is no provision for proof of vaccination or a Covid-19 test, then the current upper limit of 1 000 people indoors and 2 000 people outdoors will remain."

Ramaphosa said the existing provisions of international travel remained in place. Travellers entering South Africa would need to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours.

"If a traveller does not submit a vaccine certificate or proof of a negative Covid-19 test, they will be required to do an antigen test on arrival. If they test positive for Covid-19, they will need to isolate for 10 days.

"The directions that provide for the special R350 social relief of distress grant payment will remain in place.

ALSO READ | These are the 3 remaining Covid-19 lockdown rules from Tuesday

"… it is a moment to remember those who lost their lives and many still struggling with the effects of the disease."

Ramaphosa paid tribute to the healthcare workers, police, soldiers, volunteers and other frontline workers for their dedication and service during the pandemic.

"The end of the national state of disaster is a firm statement of our determination to live our lives and rebuild our country even as this virus remains in our midst. It should give us the confidence to return to the lives we led before the pandemic, with a few simple adjustments to protect those around us.

"It should provide our businesses with certainty that they can operate and invest without the prospect of further restrictions. Importantly, by ending the national state of disaster, we are each taking more individual responsibility for protecting our health and the health of others."


Ramaphosa said the government continued to remain cautious.

"… we can be confident that we are in a better position now than we have been at any other time over the last 750 days. We are hopeful that the worst is behind us, and we are confident that there are only better days ahead. Now is the time to grow our economy and create jobs," he said

bok_viking wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:06 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:55 am

After keeping the country under lockdown for 750 days, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced the end of the national state of disaster - from midnight.

Ramaphosa said the declaration of the national state of disaster on 15 March 2020 had empowered the government to take measures which prevented many people from becoming severely ill and it saved countless lives.

During the third wave in July last year, the highest average daily number of Covid-19-related deaths recorded was 420.

"In the fourth wave, in February this year, the highest daily number of deaths was 240. In the past week, this number has dropped to just 12. We see a similar pattern in our health facilities.

"Of the 108 000 regular beds in the country, only 1 805 are currently occupied by Covid-19 patients. Of the 5 600 ICU beds in the country, only 175 are occupied by Covid-19 patients."

FULL SPEECH | Goodbye, lockdown! Ramaphosa announces an end to the state of disaster

Ramaphosa, however, said people were still required to wear a face mask in an indoor public space.

"A mask is not required when outdoors. Indoor and outdoor venues can take up to 50% of their capacity, provided that proof of vaccination or a Covid-19 test not older than 72 hours is required to enter the venue.

"Where there is no provision for proof of vaccination or a Covid-19 test, then the current upper limit of 1 000 people indoors and 2 000 people outdoors will remain."

Ramaphosa said the existing provisions of international travel remained in place. Travellers entering South Africa would need to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours.

"If a traveller does not submit a vaccine certificate or proof of a negative Covid-19 test, they will be required to do an antigen test on arrival. If they test positive for Covid-19, they will need to isolate for 10 days.

"The directions that provide for the special R350 social relief of distress grant payment will remain in place.

ALSO READ | These are the 3 remaining Covid-19 lockdown rules from Tuesday

"… it is a moment to remember those who lost their lives and many still struggling with the effects of the disease."

Ramaphosa paid tribute to the healthcare workers, police, soldiers, volunteers and other frontline workers for their dedication and service during the pandemic.

"The end of the national state of disaster is a firm statement of our determination to live our lives and rebuild our country even as this virus remains in our midst. It should give us the confidence to return to the lives we led before the pandemic, with a few simple adjustments to protect those around us.

"It should provide our businesses with certainty that they can operate and invest without the prospect of further restrictions. Importantly, by ending the national state of disaster, we are each taking more individual responsibility for protecting our health and the health of others."


Ramaphosa said the government continued to remain cautious.

"… we can be confident that we are in a better position now than we have been at any other time over the last 750 days. We are hopeful that the worst is behind us, and we are confident that there are only better days ahead. Now is the time to grow our economy and create jobs," he said

Great news that it was lifted at last. I think remaining restrictions like indoor masks and 50% capacity will also fall away after another month. So full capacity when the tests start in the winter

Chilli wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:14 am

bok_viking wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:06 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:55 am

Great news that it was lifted at last. I think remaining restrictions like indoor masks and 50% capacity will also fall away after another month. So full capacity when the tests start in the winter

Yeah, can't wait for 50000 Cape Crusaders to fill the Cape Town Stadium

bok_viking wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:36 am

Chilli wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:14 am

bok_viking wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:06 am

Great news that it was lifted at last. I think remaining restrictions like indoor masks and 50% capacity will also fall away after another month. So full capacity when the tests start in the winter

Yeah, can't wait for 50000 Cape Crusaders to fill the Cape Town Stadium

Maybe they will become less now that the Crusaders do not come to town anymore At least one of the All Black games are far away from there

assfly wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 5:32 am Had my booster jab a couple of weeks ago. Completely knocked me for 6, I was ill for a week afterwards. Went to the doc for all sorts of tests, but all indications were that it was just the side effects. Much worse than when I actually had covid in December. Glad to have it done, but bloody hell

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 11:18 am Winter coming.

Sards wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 11:55 am I feel like I am going through a new bout of Covid. Feel like shit. We were going for our booster this weekend now that's off

Big Nipper wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 11:56 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 11:18 am Winter coming.

If anyone still thinks Covid is seasonal then you have had your head in the sand for the last 2 years

assfly wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 11:56 am

Sards wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 11:55 am I feel like I am going through a new bout of Covid. Feel like shit. We were going for our booster this weekend now that's off

You been tested?

Sards wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 12:08 pm Nah The omni version was mild. I didn't even test. This is pretty much the same symptoms. Nothing a good relaxing weekend won't solve. If I don't post in the next month I am gone. And was wrong.

Refuse to add to the statistics over something as mild as a winter cold

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 12:07 pm

Big Nipper wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 11:56 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 11:18 am Winter coming.

If anyone still thinks Covid is seasonal then you have had your head in the sand for the last 2 years

Go check the date of the spikes.

assfly wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 12:17 pm

Sards wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 12:08 pm Nah The omni version was mild. I didn't even test. This is pretty much the same symptoms. Nothing a good relaxing weekend won't solve. If I don't post in the next month I am gone. And was wrong.

Refuse to add to the statistics over something as mild as a winter cold

Just to a rapid test so that you know, and you can advise people you were in contact with recently.

I agree it's mild, but it's still killed over 100,000 South Africans.

Sards wrote: ↑Sun May 08, 2022 12:17 pm

assfly wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 12:17 pm

Sards wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 12:08 pm Nah The omni version was mild. I didn't even test. This is pretty much the same symptoms. Nothing a good relaxing weekend won't solve. If I don't post in the next month I am gone. And was wrong.

Refuse to add to the statistics over something as mild as a winter cold

Just to a rapid test so that you know, and you can advise people you were in contact with recently.

I agree it's mild, but it's still killed over 100,000 South Africans.

Definitely a bout. Extreme exhaustion this weekend. Slept my weekend away.
Listen. My clients and mates have been through this cycle many times as have I. It's like getting the cold. No biggie.
With school going kids it's inevitable

Big Nipper wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 7:55 am

Sards wrote: ↑Sun May 08, 2022 12:17 pm

assfly wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 12:17 pm

Just to a rapid test so that you know, and you can advise people you were in contact with recently.

I agree it's mild, but it's still killed over 100,000 South Africans.

Definitely a bout. Extreme exhaustion this weekend. Slept my weekend away.
Listen. My clients and mates have been through this cycle many times as have I. It's like getting the cold. No biggie.
With school going kids it's inevitable

You really should isolate if you have covid, and especially if you are symptomatic

assfly wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 8:48 am Semi-isolation

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 9:52 pm Great news. Week to late for the URC final.

troglodiet wrote: ↑Thu Jun 23, 2022 4:27 pm Seeing my colleagues' faces for the first time in 27 months today....


I've already started missing masks.