MEDIA RELEASE : 10 NOVEMBER 2020 NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY COVID-19 JOINT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

MEDIA RELEASE : 10 NOVEMBER 2020

NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY COVID-19 JOINT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Containing the spread of the virus:    Reported daily cases of Corona Virus are increasing in Ndlambe.    An urgent appeal is made to residents to maintain social distancing, wear a masks and wash / sanitise hands on a regular basis.   Large social gatherings should be avoided.  Non-adherence to protocols and will inevitably lead to increased infection rates.

As at 10 November, the breakdown for Ndlambe is:

Health:    To date 57,796 screenings have taken place in Ndlambe.   We currently have 83 active cases.   Ndlambe has recorded 1109 recoveries and sadly, 34 deaths.   There is concern from health practitioners that protocols are not being adhered to.   The Marjorie Parish Hospital 32 bed Covid ward  has been completed.

Water Supply:   Strict water restrictions remain in place.   Water scheduling tables for Port Alfred are published weekly.   Dam levels continue to drop, with Port Alfred and Bathurst dams at critical levels.   Water is currently trickling over the weir in the Kowie River, as a result of the recent rainfall, enabling small amounts of water to be pumped into the balancing dam.    We are expecting a contractor to be appointed for the installation of the 2Ml reverse osmosis plant by Mid November.

Tourism, Events and gatherings:  Tourism numbers are increasing and we are expecting a good season.   This past week-end several events took place under controlled conditions, and included the Virtual Rhino Run in Kenton, Grahamstown to Port Alfred Mountain Bike Race and Bathurst Art Fair.    The calendar of events for the festive season over December has not yet been released – and we can expect an announcement in this regard within the next couple of weeks, following guidelines expected to be announced by President Ramaposa.

SUNSHINE COAST TOURISM ON BEHALF OF MAYOR KHULULWA NCAMISO