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Table 1 Understanding the alert levels during the pandemic in South Africa

From: The effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on malaria transmission in South Africa

Alert level

Objective

Relevant restrictions

5

Drastic measures to contain the spread of the virus and save lives especially restrictions on travel

Every person is confined to their residence,

Movement between provinces, metropolitan and districts are prohibited

All land and air borders closed during the period of lockdown

4

Extreme precautions to limit community transmission and outbreaks, while allowing some activities to resume

Borders remain closed to international travel

Travel between provinces permitted

3

Restrictions on many activities, including at workplaces and socially, to address a high risk of transmission

Limited domestic air travel

2

Physical distancing and restrictions on leisure and social activities to prevent a resurgence of the virus

Land borders remain closed, except for certain border posts

domestic flights permitted

1

Most normal activities can resume, with precautions and health guidelines adhered to at all times

Restrictions on international travel