South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, whose infection with the new coronavirus is rapidly increasing, said that "the third wave has arrived" and announced that it will tighten restrictions on citizens' lives, such as shortening restaurant business hours.
To date, more than 1.75 million people have been confirmed infected in South Africa, accounting for more than 30% of the total African continent, the highest number.
Following the surge in infections last July and January, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a speech to the public on the 15th, saying, "The third wave has arrived. We have to suppress this new wave of infection. Don't do it. "
The state, including the largest city of Johannesburg, is the most serious, with more than the number of new infections per day at the peak of the second wave within a few days, and the capacity to accept in private hospitals is tight. I pointed out.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced tightening restrictions on civilian life, such as opening restaurants until 9 pm and reducing the maximum number of people who can attend a rally.
In addition, the medical system will be squeezed by the increase in violence related to drinking, and the sale of alcohol will be restricted.
South Africa is vaccination of medical personnel and citizens over the age of 60, but has been criticized for its slow pace, and President Cyril Ramaphosa told the public that he was "affected by a global shortage of vaccines." I asked for understanding.