[ICYMI] Medical team sent to EC school after 204 COVID-19 infections
The department is now trying to prevent the further spread of the virus.
It is also looking into possibly converting the hostel into an isolation facility as another measure of preventing the further spread of the coronavirus.They will ascertain if the hostel meets minimum standards for quarantine and isolation facilities. .Those that have tested positive are in isolation within the Alfred Nzo District Municipal area.
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