Gooodguy123:
Here South Africa,,, yesterday it was 204 confirmed cases,,, today it was 402,,, in less than 24 hours,,, now the president just announced a 21 days nationwide lockdown,,,, am thinking of coming back home

Come home where no near this place oh

I am in South Africa and this is how...

Ramaphosa announces 21-day lockdown, outlines range of dramatic interventions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a three-week total shutdown, beginning midnight on Thursday, to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The president detailed a lengthy plan to “save the lives of South Africans” from the spread of the deadly virus, with government projections suggesting the number of positive cases will go into the tens of thousands in just a few weeks if left unchecked.

Ramaphosa was addressing the nation on Monday night.

The president said all South Africans will have to stay at home from Thursday midnight, apart from emergency services, health workers, traffic officers, security services, banking services, soldiers, laboratory services, and businesses involved in supplying and producing food and basic services, like food and medication.

The government will be deploying the army to ensure the enforcement government’s new plan, as enacted in terms of the Disaster Management Act.

A full list of essential services and places to remain open will be made public soon, Ramaphosa said. “Individuals are not allowed to leave their homes except to buy food or seek medical care or get their social grant,” Ramaphosa said.

He said temporary shelters are being identified to house homeless people, people in need of quarantine and those who are unable to self-isolate in their own homes.

Ramaphosa noted the severe pinch business, especially smaller enterprises, would feel because of these regulations, but said a solidarity fund was set up, which invited members of the public to put money into to assist vulnerable people.

If it comes to it, the government will use funds in the unemployment compensation fund to assist smaller businesses.

The government has invested capital of R150 million into the fund, and has already received R1 billion each in donations from the Rupert and Oppenheimer families.

Banks and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange will continue to be operational. Ramaphosa called on all employers to encourage their employees to work at home. He said all major banks will put measures in place to mitigate any problems.

He said there will be assistance to the tourism sector, which is suffering due to a recently-introduced travel ban.

The president called for calm from the public, and said there was no need for panic buying since all essential and basic services will be operational.

“We can ensure a continuous supply of goods, so there is no need to stockpile.”

The government will rollout a supply of water to rural and poorly-resourced areas, Ramaphosa said.

The president, meanwhile, said South Africans returning from high-risk areas will be quarantined for 14 days. Non-South Africans from high-risk areas will be turned away.

Those who arrived from high-risk countries after 9 March will be confined to their hotel for 14 days in quarantine.

Ramaphosa condemned businesses which have marked up the prices of essential goods.

He added that people must not act in their own “selfish interests”.

“We will therefore act very strongly against any attempts at corruption and profiteering from this crisis,” saying that special units of the NPA have been instructed to act immediately against offenders.

Ramaphosa reiterated the need for good hygiene practices.

“We will prioritise the lives and livelihoods of our people above all else, and will use all of the measures that are within or power to protect them from the economic consequences of this pandemic.”

*Anyone who wants to contribute to the solidarity fund can visit www.solidarityfund.co.za

This is the simplified answer

In LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, shops are completely shutdown.
Schools shutdown.
San Francisco and San Diego also observing that as well.

sassysure:

So u are in New York.
U run leave us for naija after supporting failure

Y are 9jas in italy not saying 1 thing?

Well, 80% are EDO line and all are into choroti

So not surprised cox no kobo no data nyente

Emmakohodis747:
It seems like church can't solve this one ��

Mumu un believer

daxclusive1:



Where in the UAE are you sitting at home . Bros where are you lying from

Lol

As

Jesse25:
Nigerians abroad are the people that bring this corona virus to this country nonsense who cares about them

as if it was deliberate or a choice. African’s man mentality

BlackPantherCri:
Well, working in health sector, we have to go to work amidst the lockdown.

Anyways, I show my ID if stopped to prove I'm in essential services.

I wear a half face ski mask when going to the store to shop for basic items , I shower with detol soap as it offers 24hrs protection and it's active ingredient is anti viral. Working in the Frontline you have to protect yourself anyhow.

I wash my hands like 20 times a day at work and sanitise afterwards.

Upon entering the hospital they check your vitals and log it in a book. They monitor you especially temperature wveryday in the event you show symptoms you are isolated and the coronavirus hotline is called.

Our admissions have been reduced, visitors have been banned and patients have been educated on what to expect after their discharge into the real world.

So far, we have witnessed no incidences and God will make it remain that way until this all blows over.

Same here,
the last part of your moniker, were u there at some point ?

My family and i are indoors here in Germany, although not same in all parts of Germany, some workers are still going to work, but with measures put in place to maintain social distance for example I needed to visit my Steuerberaterin to submit a doc,but when i called her on phone she told me she's still working but can't have any phisical consultancy unless I scan and send to her...lol . Secondly after I called my friends working in other cities in Germany to know the level of compliance, I noticed it is very difficult to shut down 100% Europe's biggest economy Germany as many people are still working.
However, supermarkets are still well stocked up so men dey house just dey do chop and shop..Lol..
As for the salaries of workers at home, we are yet to know how the sharing formula go be shaa, cos Deutschland must share like PDP.. or maybe na our Versicherungskasse go share shaa. Anyway we trust the government ALWAYS!!!

DCmonster:
Mississippi is calm, national guard patrol often time. Enough groceries at home, I am still working though and am scared coz I don't wanna catch this shit and die. And finally, it's now clear to me that white and black ain't the same.

Please Tell us about the difference of covid 19 effect on black and white.
No one is talking about this, is like the western media are try to hide it

That store still seems crowded to me .

dayleke:
Things are getting worse as more cases are being confirmed here.
Non-essential businesses to close by 5pm today.
2nd week of school closure in Maryland.
It is real my people.
Please stay safe out there and stay home please.
Infection peak predicted for the next couple of weeks in the states.
Everything is being rationed for sale in d stores.
Also hospitals are ready....

There’s no difference

Mathscum:

Please Tell us about the difference of covid 19 effect on black and white.
No one is talking about this, is like the western media are try to hide it

Normal day with nice weather here in NYC, now the epicenter of the Coronavirus in the US. I stay in most of the time, people are aware and keep a distance even when walking on the across the street and more people wearing masks. ‘Essential’ stores are still open with limited times with signs and warnings about Covid-19.

It’s projected to get much worse with the numbers, especially now with the more aggressive testing, and hoping in two weeks the numbers would sort of stabilize. Yet, somehow more worried about my family in Nigeria dealing with the virus situation, especially my parents.

Staying safe, you should too.

In East Lansing, MI everything is kind of shut down as most grocery stores have reduced hours and the bus system isn't working however, you can request/schedule a ride with CATA. They would pick you up to grocery stores to shop and bring you back or to work for those working. Grocery stores are short of Rice in recent times but I got every other food stuffs I need for the now at home.

akynkunmy:
Here in Mauritius, 4th day of total lock down.. Essential items becoming expensive.. Queuing up for hours to get access to mall.. Lock down for two weeks.. Hopefully, we pray it's shouldn't be more than that. But more cases are been recorded.... We already rationing food.

Where in Mauritius are you bro.

Corrections:
THANK GOD FOR LETTING ME SEE ATIME LIKE THIS IN THE HISTORY OF AFRICA WHERE AFRICANS LOCKED THEIR BORDERS AGAINST ADVANCED NATIONS OF THE WORLD TELLING THEM THEY DON'T WANT THEM IN THEIR CONTINENT.

I ALSO PRAY TO SEE ANOTHER TIME WHERE THE CITIZENS OF ADVANCED NATIONS OF THE WORLD WOULD QUEUE AT THE EMBASSIES OF AFRICAN COUNTRIES IN THEIR LARGE NUMBERS SEEKING FOR VISA TO PERMANENTLY RELOCATE TO AFRICA......................


CAN SOMEBODY SAY AMEN?

See comment.

Can you as a Nigerian/african also be allowed into those african countries now?

This has got nothing to do with african countries just locking their borders against advanced countries. Everyone is only securing its nation?

I have 6 patients on my unit with covid symptoms . Awaiting test results.

Scared of taking it home to my family

BlackPantherCri:
Well, working in health sector, we have to go to work amidst the lockdown.

Anyways, I show my ID if stopped to prove I'm in essential services.

I wear a half face ski mask when going to the store to shop for basic items , I shower with detol soap as it offers 24hrs protection and it's active ingredient is anti viral. Working in the Frontline you have to protect yourself anyhow.

I wash my hands like 20 times a day at work and sanitise afterwards.

Upon entering the hospital they check your vitals and log it in a book. They monitor you especially temperature wveryday in the event you show symptoms you are isolated and the coronavirus hotline is called.

Our admissions have been reduced, visitors have been banned and patients have been educated on what to expect after their discharge into the real world.

So far, we have witnessed no incidences and God will make it remain that way until this all blows over.

Zinny25:
I heard their government provide basic things for them like food, money etc. how true is this

No. Here in Chengdu, you're on your own

sassysure:
Hmm.

There is this craze about tissue papers. Don't know why or does it prevent the virus?
Can't believe I bought one very expensive tissue on Friday.
Tissue paper of all things.
E still dey vex me.

Effects of watching dooms day preparation too much. Tissue papers, hand sanitizer, milk and bread are Gold now.

I just got an urgent email for a job right now but unfortunately, I politely turned it down until the crisis is over. The case here in Toronto has reached 500 plus! If this virus isn't contained within 3weeks, Egungun go enter market.

not living in abroad but my baby that lives in France always stay home ever since this issue.in order from there govt over there... every activities is currently shutdown....she even went to shop store to get some hand washing soaps , provisions etc...she waited tired at bus station before she finally see bus and it's batch now not full..she said the man told them he can only carry 10 people at a go n she was the number 10 ....she as bin gisting me ever since..in a nutshell is not easy meh.uncle coro is really fucking the world ass now not minding may be you are powerful , rich or poor..may God save us and our family.

In Zoomania everything is going well.

We were given the Vacine last night.

We are fine.

Orkpekyandega:
In Zoomania everything is going well.

We were given the Vacine last night.

We are fine.

What vaccine did you receive?

I have friends in Italy, Spain and other eruopian countries. May God save them all.

Here in Italy torino everywhere shutdown oh only supermarket and some companies are still operating. if you are going out you need an authorize paper to show to police, proving you are going to work or market if not they go knack you fine of 300euro. And in each family only one person they go do the chopping oh.. Meh not easy chai to stay house 24/7 but the light still make it melo! Internet keeping me busy..

Here in Turkey for like 2 weeks now everywhere is locked down.

We're coping and yea I started my classes online today

dayleke:


Lol...
Which part of MD are you bro.?

The governor made the announcement this morning about the closure of all non-essential biz by 5pm today.

Na wah o.

Am in laurel bro...Though am still working (Essential Duty)..

dozzybreezy:
Abroad people make una talk na

I don't think if they know much about NL

lifeagain22:
No single Person Abroad has said anything probably Nigerians Abroad does not read news on Nairaland my Thought .

Wrong thought sha. Myself and many of my friends use nairaland like kilode o. Just cos of the poor comments, myself and some people i know would just read and pass.

cococandy:
That store still seems crowded to me .

Not really.
They were letting 10 pples at a time.
It was the self checkout line and only cc in use there.
How your end?
I pray it blows over as soon as possible.
The next couple of weeks is gonna determine sha o.

Your comments make me sick! Here's an epidemic and some people are chasing clouts with it. People are dying enmasse don't forget that