Testing, testing: Where to go in Rand West City
Rand West City's Covid-19 battle plan: Free testing and vaccinations on Saturdays.
The West Rand District Health Department is once again inviting the community to get free Covid-19 tests done at their sites this week.
Everyone aged 18 and older can get vaccinated on Saturdays as well.
The department’s communications officer Nomagugu Hloma said in addition to the coronavirus tests, HIV, TB and blood pressure tests will also be done for free this week from September 6 to 11. The sites are operational from 09:00 to 15:00.
Testing will be done at the following sites:
• Monday, September 6 at Randfontein Shoprite and Simunye Post Office
• Tuesday, September 7 at Toekomsrus Second Stop and Simunye Taxi Rank
• Wednesday, September 8 at Randfontein Station Mall
• Thursday, September 9 at Simunye car wash
• Friday, September 10 at Badirile Health Post
• Saturday, September 11 at Zuurbekom
Hloma said on the other days residents can get tested at their local clinics and healthcare facilities.
Vaccination sites are now also open in Rand West City on Saturdays from 09:00 to 13:00 at Greenhills Stadium, the Westonaria Banquet Hall and Ramosa Hall in Mohlakeng.
She added they are urging people who are 18 and older to get vaccinated on Saturdays. Walk-ins are accepted in Gauteng, and all you need to get your jab is your ID or other specified proof of identity.
