The West Rand District Health Department extended an invitation to the community to get free Covid-19 tests done at their sites this week.
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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 Monday, July 5 until Friday, July 9. The sites are operational from 09:00 until 15:00.
Testing will be done at the following sites:
• Monday, July 5 at Mohlakeng Engen Garage
• Tuesday, July 6 at Randfontein Village Square
• Wednesday, July 7 at Westonaria Shoprite
• Thursday, July 8 at Simunye taxi rank
• Friday, July 9 at Bekkersdal taxi rank
Hloma said on the other days residents can get tested at their local clinics and healthcare facilities.
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