The Western Cape and Gauteng are also concerned about the influx of liquor-related admissions to hospitals
Since moving to level 3 of the lockdown, when alcohol sales resumed, there has been a countrywide increase in trauma casesThe Eastern Cape, which has the third-highest number of Covid-19 cases in the country, wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to reinstate the ban on alcohol sales until the country eases to level 1 of the lockdown.This article is reserved for our subscribers.
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