‘We are going to take major steps’:Zikalala wants thorough probe into St Augustine’s

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala wants the investigation into how Covid-19 spread so quickly through Saint Augustine’s Hospital in Durban to be measured and thorough after half of all virus-related deaths in KZN occurred at the facility.

The hospital has closed its doors to new patients as an investigation into the status of the remaining patients is continuing. He was addressing a large contingent of media at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi where he went on a walkabout to distribute hand sanitisers and other products which was sponsored by big business.“We are going to take major steps. The investigation is already on.”“We have taken a decision to not admit new patients and therefore no one is coming in. We have taken a view that patients there must be screened and tested. They must not only be screened, they must be tested.

Fifteen patients tested positive and have been accommodated at the hospital. One of them has since recovered and tested negative.

Start with nurse training and supervision.

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