Twenty Covid-19 testing facilities to be set up across Pta
“The test and trace campaign will assist the government monitor and understand the geographical location of the new cases.”
The Tshwane metro had yet to provide more details on the 20 Covid-19 screening and testing facilities the national government was planning for the capital in the fight against Covid-19.
The final list had yet to be finalised, according to metro spokesperson Selby Bokaba.
“However, some of the identified sites are being prepared to ensure they are ready to provide screening and testing soon,” he said.
“Once the mass screening plan had been approved, details and time frames would be communicated to communities.
“The screen, test and trace campaign will assist government to monitor and understand the geographical locations of the new cases in real time to curb the spread of the disease,” Bokaba said.
Bokaba, however, could not say if the preparation for the facilities would be complete within the lockdown.
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