CPUT denies covering up Covid-19 infection cases

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has dismissed claims by a union that the university was covering up Covid-19 cases at its District Six residence and Granger Bay campus. CapeTimesSA

Cape Town – The Cape Peninsula University of Technology has dismissed claims by a union that the university was covering up Covid-19 cases at its District Six residence and Granger Bay campus.

“The university’s policy statement under the section ‘Objectives’ states that the staff must be treated with dignity, fairness and respect.CPUT had announced its first case on May 12, saying an essential worker tested positive while on special leave and not on duty. "The institution follows a strict reporting protocol that ensures the health and well-being of our larger CPUT community is prioritised.

A security guard, self-quarantining at home and awaiting his test results, said about five employees worked closely with one of the diagnosed cases.

 

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