The Western Cape Health Department has denied claims of negligence made by the family of a woman who died from Covid-19. CapeTimesSA
Cape Town – The provincial health department has denied claims of negligence made by the family of a woman who died from Covid-19.
While the family has since declined to speak to the media, Bonteheuwel ward councillor Angus McKenzie said he would assist the family with formal complaints. Spokesperson for the provincial department of health’s southern western sub-structures, Natalie Watlington, said: “We wish to extend our condolences to the family and can confirm that at all times Isaacs received the appropriate medical care according to protocols.
“Based on the diagnosis the patient was referred to New Somerset Hospital, where she was readily accepted.
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