South Africa丨COVID-19 Global Outbreak Highlights(5.9~5.15)

2020-05-19 09:49:24 source: China Africa News Agency


1. NetCare Sunninghill hospital was closed after multiple cases of COVID-19 occurred among employees


The main theater building at the Netcare Sunninghill hospital was temporarily closed for a week after several employees tested positive for COVID-19, Netcare confirmed Saturday.


2. Protests by employees in Cape Town--requested for testing, screening, and disinfection


A screening for COVID-19 was performed on all employees of Checkers, Rylands, Cape Town on Saturday, May 16th.


On Friday, employees protested outside the store, accusing management of failing to clean the building thoroughly after having colleagues tested positive for the virus.


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3. New rules for 4 blockade: people in South Africa were allowed to buy any products online and have them delivered to their home except for alcohol and tobacco


On May 14, the government announced new rules in the Gazette that allow consumers to buy a range of products that are currently not allowed to be sold. Although online retailers can and must accept nonessential payment transactions during the previous lock-in period, they are not allowed to deliver goods to their homes. It was quite exciting to have a new rule enacted.


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4. Increase in the death toll of COVID-19 in South Africa


Cape Town and Durban are looking for more cemeteries and plans to renovate crematoria in response to the increase in deaths caused by COVID-19, while Johannesburg is concerned that there are not enough cemeteries.


5. Two police officers died of infection and tribute were paid to the front line


In KwaZulu Natal province, a 55-year-old brigadier died of the virus on Sunday, April 26, 2020. The brigadier joined the police station as a student officer in 1993 and served for 27 years in South Africa.


In the Eastern Cape Province, a colonel died of the virus on Monday, May 11, 2020. He joined the police station as a student officer in 1991 and served for 29 years.


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6. South African Ministry of Health--now is the time to look ahead and take bold measures to fight the virus


So far, South Africa has borne the brunt of a nationwide blockade--the diligence and persistence of its citizens have effectively curbed the spread of COVID-19 in the country.


President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on May 13 that the government was preparing to further ease the blockade and gradually rebuild the economy. Alert level swill gradually eases from 3 to 1.


7. MRSA medical train became mobile COVID-19 testing station serving for KwaZulu Natal and Eastern Cape


COVID-19 detection capabilities in underserved areas of Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal will benefit from two Transnet medical trains in the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa as they have been converted to COVID-19 mobile detection stations.


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8. Notice of cancellation of school reopening by the Department of Basic Education in South Africa: we need more time


Angie Motshekga, South Africa's minister of Department of Basic Education, delayed the announcement about the reopening of schools, saying she needed more time for further consultation with provincial education committees.




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1. NetCare Sunninghill hospital was closed after multiple cases of COVID-19 occurred among employees


The main theater building at the Netcare Sunninghill hospital was temporarily closed for a week after several employees tested positive for COVID-19, Netcare confirmed Saturday.


2. Protests by employees in Cape Town--requested for testing, screening, and disinfection


A screening for COVID-19 was performed on all employees of Checkers, Rylands, Cape Town on Saturday, May 16th.


On Friday, employees protested outside the store, accusing management of failing to clean the building thoroughly after having colleagues tested positive for the virus.


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3. New rules for 4 blockade: people in South Africa were allowed to buy any products online and have them delivered to their home except for alcohol and tobacco


On May 14, the government announced new rules in the Gazette that allow consumers to buy a range of products that are currently not allowed to be sold. Although online retailers can and must accept nonessential payment transactions during the previous lock-in period, they are not allowed to deliver goods to their homes. It was quite exciting to have a new rule enacted.


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4. Increase in the death toll of COVID-19 in South Africa


Cape Town and Durban are looking for more cemeteries and plans to renovate crematoria in response to the increase in deaths caused by COVID-19, while Johannesburg is concerned that there are not enough cemeteries.


5. Two police officers died of infection and tribute were paid to the front line


In KwaZulu Natal province, a 55-year-old brigadier died of the virus on Sunday, April 26, 2020. The brigadier joined the police station as a student officer in 1993 and served for 27 years in South Africa.


In the Eastern Cape Province, a colonel died of the virus on Monday, May 11, 2020. He joined the police station as a student officer in 1991 and served for 29 years.


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6. South African Ministry of Health--now is the time to look ahead and take bold measures to fight the virus


So far, South Africa has borne the brunt of a nationwide blockade--the diligence and persistence of its citizens have effectively curbed the spread of COVID-19 in the country.


President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on May 13 that the government was preparing to further ease the blockade and gradually rebuild the economy. Alert level swill gradually eases from 3 to 1.


7. MRSA medical train became mobile COVID-19 testing station serving for KwaZulu Natal and Eastern Cape


COVID-19 detection capabilities in underserved areas of Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal will benefit from two Transnet medical trains in the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa as they have been converted to COVID-19 mobile detection stations.


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8. Notice of cancellation of school reopening by the Department of Basic Education in South Africa: we need more time


Angie Motshekga, South Africa's minister of Department of Basic Education, delayed the announcement about the reopening of schools, saying she needed more time for further consultation with provincial education committees.




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