Nearly 80 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 cases are from the Western and Eastern Cape and 90 per cent of deaths have been reported in those provinces. The Health Department said the same pattern that drove the outbreak in the Western Cape is developing in the Eastern Cape. COVID-19: Startling claims about Eastern Cape hospital.
It will now focus attention on the province to limit the escalation of infections. 37 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, with 29 in the Western Cape, seven in the Eastern Cape and one from KZN. Nurses’ unions said shortages of protective gear are putting Eastern Cape health workers at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba & Matatiele Mayor Cllr Momelezi Mbedla touring the newly built facility @ Khotsong Hospital meant for COVID-19 patients. Since its construction it has created 1000 local jobs@OscarMabuyane @PresidencyZA @ParliamentofRSA @BapsMhlaba @lalibulelani pic.twitter.com/5sp80BRQgg
— @healthecmec (@healthecmec) June 3, 2020
The Eastern Cape Health Department’s Dr Thobile Mbengashe said what they’re experiencing is severe community anxiety. He said healthcare workers should follow all the protocols put in place to safeguard them, including the use of PPE and adequate hygiene procedures. Residents in the Eastern Cape have been affected by water shortages, raising concerns about hygiene.
As Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba is criss crossing EC today she descended in Matatiele, Alfred Nzo district to launch COVID-19 facility @ Khotsong TB hospital. She’s also enroute to Tayler Bequest hospital, Mount Fletcher, Joe Gqabi district @OscarMabuyane@GCIS_ECape@BapsMhlaba pic.twitter.com/QDf6egtqvm
— @healthecmec (@healthecmec) June 3, 2020
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The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.
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Source: eNCA
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