COVID-19: Over 600 active cases among WCape health workers

Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize says the number of infected health workers in the province is a concern and that private and public sector nurses and professionals are being recruited to fight the outbreak.

"In fact, up to the 28th of May, the number of infected health care workers across the country was 2,084, this is both public and private. Out of this, the Western Cape is responsible for 80% of health workers."- Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.

The 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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