Stats SA launches Covid-19 impact survey

THE government, through Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), has launched an online public survey to gauge the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the people.

Stats SA appeals to the public to participate in large numbers.

‘Accurate, real-time statistics are of utmost importance in times of crisis,’ said Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke.

‘These surveys will be used to determine how Covid-19 has impacted the population, and will be used by government to inform their strategy going forward.

‘For us to win this fight, the decisions we make must be evidence-based,’ he said.

Covid-19 and the lockdown will have a multi-dimensional impact, so the survey will be conducted in three phases.

The first phase will focus on health behaviour and perceptions, the second on employment and income related issues, including hunger, while the third phase will look at education, including home schooling, as well as how people generally spent their time.

Stats SA encourages all those living in South Africa to complete the survey by clicking on the link http://uss.statssa.gov.za/WebInterview/B722BD8S/Start

All responses are anonymous and no personal information will be recorded.

Stats SA has also conducted an online survey on the impact of Covid-19 on the business sector, which was sent to a sample of businesses that Stats SA regularly interacts with.

These results will be released next week.

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