Coronavirus: Tshwane launches hotline ahead of mass testing programme

Ahead of the mass testing programme for Covid-19, the City of Tshwane has launched a hotline that will deal with all aspects of the pandemic.

"The initiative is aimed at bolstering existing channels of information and awareness by various stakeholders working towards a common vision of flattening the curve," Nawa said.The hotline, which has been created in partnership with the University of Pretoria, is another tool to curb the spread of Covid-19.

"In the next few days, the City will roll out mass testing and screening across identified sites in support of the presidential announcement. This will enable the government to effectively target hot spots and vulnerable areas."

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