Gauteng’s department of health has confirmed that 47 German tourists are under quarantine after one tested positive for Covid-19.
“One member of the group who tested positive for Covid-19 is at a health facility in Gauteng," health department spokesperson Kwara Kekana said on Friday. “The group had planned to leave the country yesterday [Thursday]. Port health services were alerted and responded to the situation, leading to the group being grounded.”“Due to the limited quarantine space, separate arrangements were made to have the other 15 members of the group accommodated at one of the Gauteng’s health facilities.
She said necessary precautions had to be taken while transporting them to prevent exposure to the virus.
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