{"id":209746,"date":"2021-11-26T13:13:26","date_gmt":"2021-11-26T11:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/national-command-council-expected-to-meet\/"},"modified":"2021-11-26T13:13:26","modified_gmt":"2021-11-26T11:13:26","slug":"national-command-council-expected-to-meet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/national-command-council-expected-to-meet\/","title":{"rendered":"National Command Council expected to meet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to convene the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) this Sunday to assess developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, including the emergence of the new B.1.1.529 variant.<\/p>\n

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, said in a statement on Friday that the outcomes of that meeting will be \u201ccommunicated in the coming days\u201d.<\/p>\n

He said the detection of the new variant is a testament to the high level of scientific research at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe detection by the\u2026NICD of a new Coronavirus variant demonstrates South Africa\u2019s constant vigilance and scientific capability in our management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NICD is in intensive engagement with all established surveillance systems to understand the new variant and what the potential implications could be.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile this work continues, South Africans must take all measures to protect themselves against Coronavirus infection, beginning with vaccination against COVID-19,\u201d the Minister said.<\/p>\n

Gungubele implored those living in South Africa to exercise extra care in observing COVID-19 precautions.<\/p>\n

\u201cGovernment urges South Africans to remain vigilant against COVID-19 and play their part in protecting themselves and the broader community by having themselves vaccinated, while scientists investigate a newly identified Coronavirus variant, B.1.1.529.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlongside vaccination, the wearing of face masks, frequent washing or sanitation of hands, keeping a social distance and the avoidance of gatherings remain a proven, effective means of stopping or slowing the spread of Coronavirus infection,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Minister reminded people living in South Africa that the \u201cvirus has not been eradicated\u201d with vaccination the only means to \u201cprotect us from serious illness, hospitalisation or death\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cVaccination is free to all people living in South Africa, and anyone aged 12 years and older is encouraged to vaccinate. Government urges all South Africans to vaccinate and to remain disciplined in applying the known safety measures, to ensure a safe and joyful festive season with families and friends,\u201d he said. \u2013 SAnews.gov.za<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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