Extending lockdown in current form will kill economy, says premier
A leading world economist says blanket lockdowns are not sustainable, but more Covid-19 testing is needed to make localised judgment calls
09 April 2020 - 16:36
Extending the coronavirus lockdown in its current form will not be economically viable and the national government should consider a hybrid model, Western Cape premier Alan Winde says.
Winde said, during an online briefing on Thursday, that, should the lockdown be extended, regulations should allow more businesses to operate but under strict health guidelines, such as an emphasis on social-distancing and compulsory face masks for workers and customers...
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