Question NW2758 to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
24 December 2021 - NW2758
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
In light of the fact that several countries have slapped the Republic with a travel ban after South African scientists alerted the World Health Organization about, Omicron the new COVID-19 variant, on what date is her department planning to undertake similar decisions in respect of countries that have occurrence of new waves? NW3273E
Reply:
The response sought falls within Cabinet’s broader Covid-19 containment risk adjusted strategy decision making. The department does not make the decisions on which countries are placed on the red list. Cabinet will make announcements on relevant covid-19 containment measures as and when it becomes necessary.