Health officials are going door-to-door to find customers who might have come into contact with grocery store employees who recently contracted Covid-19. CapeTimesSA coronavirus day21oflockdown
Cape Town – Health officials are going door-to-door to find customers who might have come into contact with grocery store employees who recently contracted Covid-19.
Last Tuesday, Shoprite Bothasig had to close, and on Sunday its Athlone store was also closed following a case at each store.The Shoprite Group said all those who had close contact with infected people were now self-quarantining for 14 days and the stores would be reopened in consultation with the provincial department of health.
“We have informed the National Institute of Communicable Diseases and department of health. An employee-screening programme supported by the company’s mobile clinic has immediately been put into place,” Shoprite said. “The department of health has established good links with the store chains and is working with them to ensure the continued health and safety of all residents in the province.
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