GAUTENG provincial government says it has started consultations regarding the reinstatement of stricter lockdown regulations to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Premier David Makhura made the comments during a media briefing on the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday.
This comes after Gauteng experienced a surge in infections over the past few weeks, sparking fears that the province may be well on its way to becoming the epicentre of the virus in South Africa.
“The Provincial Coronavirus Command Council is consulting with various sectors about the need to reinstate some of the drastic measures that will ensure that the pandemic is contained. These consultations will include the Gauteng COVID-19 Advisory Committee,” said Makhura.
“Work is currently underway to increase bed capacity and staffing in the public sector, including field hospital beds at Nasrec and Tshwane Events Centre. 4500 additional beds will be ready by the end of
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