Four employees test positive at Department of Health
Four employees at the Department of Health headquarters in the CBD have tested positive for Covid-19.
Spokesperson for the department Popo Maja said of the four, one worked in the ministerial office.
Maja said all employees who had been in close contact with those affected were being traced and would be managed according to the expected procedures for contact tracing, testing and quarantine.
He said in spite of this, the department would continue to operate. “The health and well-being of our employees, who are essential to the fight against the coronavirus, is of paramount importance.
“Until now, it must be said, the department employees have been exemplary in their conduct since the onset of the pandemic.
“We also confirm that Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize and Deputy Minister Dr Joe Phahla have not physically been in contact with any of the affected employees.”
Maja said all workplace regulations had been closely observed, and service delivery had been maintained, even while many employees have been working from home.
“Despite our best efforts, coronavirus will touch all our lives. We can fight the coronavirus, even as we open the economy and interact more with each other if we observe the rules of engagement by always keeping our masks on and observing social distancing guidelines.”
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