Premier names virus ‘hot spots’ but pleads against ‘stigmatization’
'e are hoping that this will make people realise that the virus is close to them"
Pomeroy, Umsinga (Cosh wards, Esidakeni, Othulin Lwezulu)and Umvoti (Greytown) have been identified by Premier Zikalala as ‘Covid-19’ hotspots in the Umzinyathi District.
“We have decided this time to make known every district, suburb, and township that appears to be bearing the most brunt of Covid – 19. We are hoping that this will make people realise that the virus is close to them – without stigmatizing any areas, or making other people feel too safe from it,” the Premier told a brief meeting.
Other hot spot areas in KZN mentioned included:
EThekwini Umlazi, KwaMashu, Phoenix, Chatsworth, Inanda, Newlands, Tongaat, Pinetown, Westville, Ntuzuma,
Umgungundlovu Umsunduzi (CBD, Elandskop, Grange, Bisley, Imbali, LIncon Maede, Hayfields, Montain Rise, Northdale, Scottsvile, Sobantu
Mpofana (Townville)
Mkhambathini (Maqongqo)
Richmond (Thornville)
Harry Gwala Umzimkhulu
King Cethwayo Umlalazi (Nogobhoza reserve, Ezingwenya, Nkume, Island, Vuma, Eziqwaqweni, Edankweni, Imbizo, Emaqeleni, Umlalazi, Ezinkiliji, Amandawe)
Nkandla (Within Ekombe Hospital and Mashinga).
Umhlathuze (Ngwelezana Township, Jabulani, Matsana and Qalakabusha Correctional Services, Ngwelezana Township A & B section.
Mthonjaneni:(Melmoth Town, Thubalethu Phase 1-5, Mfanefile, Nkwenkwe, Mgabhi Store and Ndabazensangu area
Ilembe KwaDukuza. Mandeni
Ugu Port Shepstone, Gamalakhe, Margate, Murchison, Nzimakhwe, Harding, Scottburgh
Umkhanyakude Hlabisa
Zululand Abaqulusi (Mondlo, Vryheid Town, Bhekuzulu, Hlobane)
EDumbe (Paulpietersburg, Town, Tholakele
Ceza (Echibini Area, Brush area, Nsukazi area
Pongolo (Ncotshane, Kwa Lubisi)
Nongoma (Dabhasi, Maphophoma, Nongoma Town, Usuthu, White City
Uthukela Alfred Duma (Observation
Steadville
Accaciaville
Inkosi Langalibalele (Phangweni
C Section, CBD, Bhekuzulu,
Amajuba Newcastle: Osizweni, Madadeni.
Madlangeni: Utrect Town
Dannhauser:Durnacol, Shepstone Lake
INFECTED HEALTH CARE WORKERS
A total of 2 167 health care workers (HCWs) have been infected with Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. More than half of those infected are nurses. Of the total infected, a percentage, 16 succumbed to the disease
“A total of 9 432 258 cases were screened in the community and facilities from 8 April-24 Jul 2020. These covers 82% of the province’s total population,” the Premier concluded.
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