South Africa prepares to ease quarantine restrictions

The authorities of the Republic of South Africa are preparing to ease the restrictions imposed on the new type of coronavirus pandemic, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said in an address to the people. Now we are preparing for another relaxation of restrictions and gradual opening of the economy, he said. The South African authorities are currently consulting with experts on this issue. However, restrictions will continue to apply in regions with unfavourable epidemiological conditions on coronavirus. According to the news agency, by May 12 in Africa the number of detected cases of coronavirus of the new type exceeded 66 thousand. The largest number of infections was found in South Africa 10.7 thousand people.