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Dlamini-Zuma extends national state of disaster by 30 days

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Dlamini-Zuma extends national state of disaster by 30 days

Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

14th October 2020

By: News24Wire

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The national state of disaster declared due to the Covid-19 pandemic will be extended by another month to avoid a second wave of infections, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said on Wednesday.

"Cabinet has decided to further extend the National State of Disaster by a month. This period will allow government a progressive and responsible return to normal. It will help us put measures in place to avoid a second wave of infections," she said in a tweet.

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The state of disaster was scheduled to end on Thursday, with government previously not saying if it would be extended.

Covid-19 has as of Tuesday night claimed 18 028 lives in South Africa, with a total of 694 537 cases recorded and a 90% recovery rate.

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The first state of disaster was declared on 15 March when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the country's response to the global pandemic.

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