The provincial Health Department is investigating the death of a Khayelitsha Day Hospital healthcare worker who allegedly tested positive for Covid-19. Day53ofLockdown
Health Department spokesperson for the Khayelitsha and Eastern Substructure Sithembiso Magubane said the department was awaiting confirmation of the cause of death.
National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union regional secretary Zukisani Mabengu said Mdumata had tested positive for the virus. “We are deeply concerned by the death of yet another health care worker while more are testing positive. We extend our deepest condolences to all the families, friends and colleagues at this time and we honour their service to the people.
Hospersa provincial secretary, Marthenique Marinus said: “For the province to have a fighting chance, the safety of health workers needs to be prioritised as they are the real foot soldiers against Covid-19.”
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