South Africa
#Covid19: Masks no longer required outdoors─── TSHEHLA KOTELI 05:34 Wed, 23 Mar 2022
As of Wednesday 23 March, masks do not need to be worn while outdoors, however, they must be worn indoor in public spaces.
The president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, made the announcement while addressing the country on Tuesday night.
Ramaphosa also announced that the state of disaster will end after the public has commented on proposed new regulations.
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He added that the country remains on alert level 1. Funerals may be no more than 200 people. Venues may not be more than 50% full to capacity and with proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, or negative Covid results. Without proof of vaccination or negative test results, there is a limit of 1 000 people indoors and 2 000 outdoors.
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The country still remains without curfew.
