CEO vows to ensure all infected members get a bed amid concerns even private hospitals could turn people away
SA’s biggest medical scheme administrator, Discovery Health, is prepared to move members around the country should the need arise, as concerns mount that the coronavirus pandemic could cause even private hospitals to be forced to turn patients away.
After an initially slow start, SA’s Covid-19 epidemic has accelerated sharply in the past few weeks. On Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases exceeded the 300,000 mark, putting SA in a worse position than the UK, Spain and Iran.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, ProfileData financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.
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