Coronavirus Explainer: Maverick Insider Covid-19 Questions, Answered

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Coronavirus Explainer: Maverick Insider Covid-19 Questions, Answered By Ferial Haffajee, Maverick Citizen and the Maverick Insider Team

Has the transport system put any systems in place to limit the spread of the virus i.e. hand sanitisers, and are they disinfecting buses, trains, planes etc.?

How is SA ensuring that we have an accurate number of cases, especially given healthcare facilities in rural areas? There is a list of hospitals that have been assigned to deal with testing. You are encouraged to call the Department of Health hotline where you will be assigned the closest hospital. Anyone who goes to a state hospital will have their test for free.on Wednesday 18 March 2018, acting DG of Health Anban Pillay said the government believed that the private sector should zero-rate what they are charging for tests.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has said South Africa’s aim is to flatten the curve of infection although he is expecting a spike in cases before it begins to come down.

 

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