Thirty-two patients were hospitalised, with 10 in intensive care, premier Alan Winde said in his daily bulletin.
"From Tuesday, screening will be significantly stepped up in line with the laboratories’ ability to process tests," he said. The parcels would be targeted at households where a family member had tested positive for Covid-19 and was in isolation or could not afford to sustain themselves. People wishing to apply for food parcels could call 0860-142-142 or 0800-220-250), or send a"please call me" to 079-769-1207.
Another R5m would allow the provincial social development department to deliver 10,000 cooked meals every day for a month at one of its soup kitchens or feeding sites, in addition to the 10,000 it is already providing.
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