Ladysmith doctor and patient test positive for Covid-19
Tracing teams will contact anyone who has been in contact with the doctor
La Verna Private Hospital continues to ensure the safety of patients, doctors and employees as they confirm that a doctor practicing at the hospital has tested positive for Covid-19, today (March 28).
The hospital further confirms that a patient who has tested positive for Covid-19 is currently in isolation and being treated according to NICD and other relevant guidelines at the facility.
The hospital has immediately begun a precautionary deep-clean and will be opened later today.
The hospital has been temporarily closed and once open again will ensure that all new admissions will be admitted into a separate section of the hospital.
Anyone who has had contact with the doctor will be tracked, contacted and immediately isolated.
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Hospital management has assured that the safety of patients, employees, visitors, doctors and community members is their top priority.
The staff and facilities are prepared for Covid-19 outbreaks and their procedures are aligned with the NICD guidelines. Facilities and emergency units are operating as usual for essential and emergency services.
Patients with severe Covid-19 symptoms such as shortness of breath are requested to call ahead to the Accident and Emergency Department to arrange for an assessment and / or possible admission. All other patients, including those with mild symptoms or those seeking testing, are requested to contact their GPs for advice.
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