Chinanews.com, December 31. According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, in response to the severe situation of the second wave of the epidemic in South Africa, South African President Ramaphosa again issued a televised speech on December 28, announcing that the ban will be level one. Adjusted to level three, valid from the 29th to January 15, 2021.

The new three-level ban measures mainly include: prohibiting any indoor and outdoor gatherings, changing the curfew time from 9 pm to 6 am, prohibiting alcohol retail and on-site consumption, not wearing masks in public places is illegal, and closing the Eastern Cape Beaches, parks and public swimming pools in epidemic hot spots such as, Kwana, Gauteng and Western Cape.

　　According to the official statistics of the South, the majority of cases of the mutant virus in the second wave of epidemics in the South are currently, and the transmission speed and positive detection rate are significantly higher than those of the first wave.

The number of confirmed cases and deaths among Chinese citizens in southern China is increasing rapidly, and the epidemic situation is very serious.

The Chinese Embassy in South Africa once again reminded the majority of overseas Chinese to attach great importance to epidemic prevention, strictly abide by the South Korean government's epidemic prevention and control and ban measures, and jointly maintain safety.

　　First, pay close attention to the latest policies and measures of the South Korean government in response to the epidemic, and must strictly comply with them.

Avoid going to epidemic hotspots, do not organize or participate in any indoor and outdoor gathering activities, minimize outing activities, and avoid external contacts.

　　The second is to properly reserve living materials and protective equipment, minimize the number of outings for purchases, and reduce the risk of infection.

Arrange work, life, and study reasonably, wear masks strictly in public places, remain objective and rational, and avoid panic.

　　The third is to strictly abide by the curfew regulations. Catering companies and employees must strictly implement the "alcohol prohibition order" and do not sell alcoholic beverages during the ban.

Business premises must strictly enforce social distancing regulations based on the maximum number of employees and customers allowed.

　　The fourth is to pay close attention to their own health, and if there is any abnormality, early detection, early isolation and early treatment should be done.

If you are unfortunately diagnosed with an infection, don't hide your illness, please contact the local police and civilian centers and embassies and consulates for necessary assistance.

　　South Africa Police Call: 10111

　　South Africa emergency number: 999 or 082911

　　The telephone number of the Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

　　0086-10-12308 or 0086-10-59913991

　　The Chinese Embassy in South Africa Consular Security Assistance Tel: 0027-12-3428826

　　Consular Security Assistance Telephone Number of the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg: 0027-715111494

　　Consular Security Assistance Telephone Number of the Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town: 0027-723096634

　　Consular Security Assistance Telephone Number of the Chinese Consulate General in Durban: 0027-761742938

　　South Africa Chinese Police and Civil Cooperation Center Tel: 011-6229515, 6228286