A number of amendments were made to the regulations governing the State of Disaster in South Africa that could affect your business. The amendments came into effect on 1 February 2022. Take note of the following changes and make adjustments to your own policies around COVID-19 should any of the amendments impact these.
Below are some of the changes to the regulation: (please note this is a summation only and not a comprehensive legal guide or original copy of the amendment. This can be obtained here: https://rcci.co.za/amendment-of-regulations-issued-in-terms-of-section-272-of-the-disaster-management-act-2002/):
- Anyone that is confirmed COVID-19 positive by a laboratory may not refuse treatment and a warrant can be acquired to enforce this.
- Individuals who are confirmed COVID-19 positive by a laboratory but are asymptomatic, are not required to isolate anymore
- Those who do display symptoms are required to isolate for seven days or for a longer period as determined by a medical professional
- Individuals who are confirmed COVID-19 positive by a laboratory and are symptomatic are required to comply to isolation requirements or received treatment in a health facility, if deemed necessary by a medical professional, and the magistrate can intervene if one does not comply.
If you have not yet made note of these changes, ensure you read the latest amendments and make changes to your policies where necessary. Irrespective of these changes, however, MasterDrive encourages all to continue following COVID-19 and vaccination policies to reduce potential transmission and the effect that this can have on the country.
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