Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on a visit to the Eastern Cape has raised concerns about the rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in the province. coronavirus
Port Elizabeth - Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on a visit to the Eastern Cape has raised concerns about the rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in the province, saying that 'the biggest risk of spread that has been identified is the cultural practices occurring at funerals'.
"We are also pleased that the World Health Organisation has also assisted us by deploying more clinicians and experts. in his response to to the province," the minister said in a statement on Tuesday. "Superintendent-General Dr Thobile Mbengashe issued a directive earlier this month, instructing all health workers from cleaners to doctors to wear PPEs at all times.
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