Community screening and testing for Covid-19 starts in Ladysmith area
Tests will only be conducted at healthcare facilities and mobile testing sites
The KZN Government Health Department is ramping up the fight against Covid-19 and will commence community screening and testing in the uThukela District as from today (Wednesday, April 8).
This is in line with President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Zweli Mkhize’s announcement that fieldworkers will be starting with an active community screening and testing programme.
Government health services are actively trying to find people who may need help. They are doing this by talking to people (screening) to determine whether they need to go for testing and then referring them for treatment.
Community screening and testing will start in the following targeted areas:
Healthcare workers will be provided with uniforms and identifiable tags, which will make it easier for the community to identify them.
Tests will only be conducted at healthcare facilities and mobile testing sites.
- The public is advised to call the coronavirus hotline on 0800029999 with any suspected cases of corona, or to report or obtain information relevant to the pandemic.
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