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Coronavirus cripples critical service delivery in Vlakkeland

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At least 50 families who were meant to receive new housing units in Vlakkeland in Paarl will have to wait a few more days because of the coronavirus, Western Cape government officials said on Thursday.

In a statement, human settlements MEC Tertius Simmers said a person who was involved in the construction of the units had died and his death was confirmed to be linked to the coronavirus.

“Given this tragic passing, we are reminded why it is so important for all of us to observe the five golden rules of good hygiene to stop the spread of the coronavirus — washing our hands with soap and water, wear a cloth mask when out in public, adhere to the social distancing rules, cough or sneeze into a tissue or elbow and stay home if you are unwell,” he added.

Simmers said the handing over of the 50 units, which would have happened this week, would now be postponed until further notice while the site was closed off to contractors until next Wednesday.

 

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