Tshwane disaster centre temporarily closed after second official tests positive for Covid-19 | AlexMitchley
The City of Tshwane has temporarily closed its Disaster Operations Centre after a second official stationed at the facility tested positive for Covid-19.
Tshwane's head administrator, Mpho Nawa, said on Thursday an employee from the emergency services department had tested positive for the virus.The centre was set up to bolster the City's response to the Covid-19 outbreak.Earlier this week, Nawa said a police officer, also working at the centre, was tested after being admitted for scheduled treatment which was unrelated to Covid-19.
Following the two cases, all personnel stationed at the centre have been tested and directed to self-isolate for at least 14 days."Having said that, the City takes this opportunity to assure residents that every measure is being implemented to flatten the curve and ensure that residents comply with Level 4 lockdown regulations."
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