If infected, people with poorly controlled HIV may suffer from more severe forms of Covid-19.
Witkoppen Clinic in Johannesburg is calling for South Africans to know their HIV status and initiate treatment as soon as possible, to protect themselves and others from Covid-19.
The clinic, situated in Fourways, services many communities including Diepsloot, Msawawa and the surrounding areas. “While it’s great to see that people are taking the virus seriously, it is still critical to know your HIV status so that you can get onto treatment, if necessary.”Research around Covid-19 shows that those who suffer from pre-existing health conditions which compromise their immune systems – such as HIV, diabetes or hypertension – are more at risk for opportunistic infections, according to the World Health Organisation.
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