Two doctors stationed at Mmametlhake Hospital in Mpumalanga, have tested positive for COVID-19.
The first Doctor after experiencing symptoms of COVID- 19 was seen at a private laboratory in Modimolle, Limpopo Province where she is residing.
The doctor had a history of travelling to Cape Town in February and Johannesburg a week ago.
The second doctor tested positive and has been in contact with the first since they share accommodation. She has also been asked to self quarantine.
Currently the Department’s outbreak response team is compiling a list of all possible contacts that came close to the doctors at their workplace in Mmametlhake hospital.
The provincial team leader, has been in contact with her counterpart in Limpopo province to ensure seamless coordination.
“We going to work with our colleagues in Limpopo in handling cases within their catchment area. Our Outbreak Response will earnestly do all possible to put intervention measures to contain the spread of the virus. We seek calmness and cooperation of everyone as we strive to combat with this disease before us,” says Manzini.
Mpumalanga has 14 positive cases of COVID-19 with Gert Sibande having 4 cases, Nkangala, 4 cases and Ehlanzeni leading with 6 cases.
