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South Africa bans alcohol sale second time after Covid-19 infections shoot

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has banned the sales of alcohol to help contain the spread of the coronavirus. In the new directive, wearing a mask will also be compulsory.

According to the BBC, Ramaphosa said the new directives would ease the pressure on the healthcare system which is fighting rising infections competing against limited resources.

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