Localism is the lekkerder choice

This is the good NEWS - Ed

The announcement that lockdown restrictions will be relaxed to Level 4 on 1 May has brought a sense of relief and cautious optimism to residents, especially those business owners and their employees who will now be allowed to resume trade.

Although the Overberg District is fortunate enough to have recorded 11 recoveries out of the 12 confirmed cases in the area to date, it is by no means an indication that the threat is over. It simply means that the hard lockdown measures of the last month have worked.

But with the relaxation of restrictions comes the need for greater responsibility. The dreaded Coronavirus has not magically disappeared, and the threat of infection is still very real.

Now is the time for us to pay even greater heed to social distancing rules (especially while shopping), wearing masks whenever we leave our homes, and washing hands frequently. Ensure that you routinely keep up all the hygiene protocols that will reduce the risk of the virus spreading among our communities.

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