The Department of Health says it’s concerned with the number of doctors and nurses who have been infected with the coronavirus. Health workers are often exposed as they are in the front line of the battle the virus.
Eleven medical doctors, one nurse, and one neurophysicist have tested positive for the virus.
“All these health workers are in a good medical condition with most of them having mild or no symptoms”, read a statement from the department.
Meanwhile, the department says the number of people infected with COVID-19 has risen to 1187.
South Africa has begun a 21-day national lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of the virus.
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In other news – Lethabo Molotsi enjoying her vacay in the Maldives – Pictures
What an epic way to spend a national lockdown away on a vacay in South Asia, in the Maldives. One thing for sure here is that with how beautiful and amazing this place looks, she will never experience the 21 days boredom many of us here back home are already facing as she will be having a fun time on the island.
Insta hottie Lethabo Molotsi is doing too much in the Maldives and we can’t help but just admire the sweet life she is living there. continue reading
Source: eNCA
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