COVID-19 in SA: Eastern Cape's shortcomings

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These are major problems the Eastern Cape is grappling with as it braces for a peak in COVID-19 cases next month.

These are major problems theOver 67,000 people are now infected, the third-highest number in the country.But as Parliament’s Health Committees have heard, district hospitals in particular, are not equipped to deal with the expected surge.

Authorities say they will need another field hospital in the Buffalo City Metro to deal with referrals from the districts.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

 

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