The City also reminded its staff that no one was allowed to disclose their Covid-19 status without their permission.
The City of Johannesburg has confirmed that it screened 85% of their staff for Covid 19, resulting in only 660 employees testing positive for the virus.In a statement released by the City, it stated they had screened 29,681 of its staff, equating to about 85% of their total employees, as of 8 July.
The workers’ supervisors will then contact the positive patient and inform of the procedure that will take place next. “If it’s an occupational acquired Covid-19 and the affected employee needs medical attention, Covid forms for reporting occupational acquired Covid-19 must be completed.” “The line manager may inform your colleagues without disclosing the name of the affected individual. Colleagues that are identified as close/direct contact will be advised to go for screening and testing.”
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