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A statement on Thursday confirmed that two of the employees who tested positive were based at the main provincial office building while the third was based at the medical depot.

BRITS – The North West Department of Health head office in Mahikeng has been closed for decontamination after three staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.

Some staff have accused management of not complying with the COVID-19 regulations for employees working on site. “As you may know, the lifespan of a surgical mask is four hours, yet we are at work for eight hours.”Lekgethwane said the offices would reopen on Monday, 20 July 2020.

 

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