Hundreds of used COVID-19 test kits found dumped

The tests were on their way from surrounding hospitals to a laboratory in Port Elizabeth.The National Health Laboratory Service has now collected the remaining tests.SA reports 6,334 new COVID-19 cases in one day​​​​​​​

"When I saw them I knew immediately that these were the sticks they use to test people for COVID-19. I didn't touch them. "I shoved them away with my running shoes. I could open them up using my foot, and I saw that these were COVID-19 tests."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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