Western Cape cases rise above 500, local Shoprite closes after staffer tests positive | NoSurrenderRSA Covid19inSA CoronavirusinSA
"The store remains closed until it is inspected and we receive confirmation from the provincial Department of Health that it may re-open," the retail group added.
Winde said:"It is important that we all continue to take the necessary steps to ensure we protect ourselves and others. This includes regular hand washing, not touching your face, and abiding by the rules of the lockdown by staying home."These hygiene protocols, and physical distancing, remained the"gold standard for infection prevention and we must continue to use these as our strongest line of defence", he added.
"Today, I had the opportunity to demonstrate the screening and testing process with Dr Justin Standaar of the Green Point Community Clinic. "After answering the questions that form part of the screening, Dr Standaar performed two swabs - one from the top of my nasal passage, and another from my throat.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cape Town worst hit as Covid-19 cases near 500 in Western CapeThe Western Cape had recorded 490 Covid-19 infections by Tuesday - 15 higher than Monday's total.
Read more »
Western Cape schools asked to house patients recovering from Covid-19A number of schools in the Western Cape have been approached to offer their hostels as isolation centres for patients recovering from Covid-19. TheCapeArgus Day12OfLockdown
Read more »
Western Cape has recorded three Covid-19 deaths and currently has 490 infectionsThe Western Cape had recorded 490 Covid-19 infections, with 28 people having been admitted to hospital, with 10 receiving care in ICU.
Read more »
WATCH: Western Cape Premier Alan Winde gets tested for Covid-19Both Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, and City of Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato were tested for the coronavirus (Covid-19) on Wednesday morning.
Read more »
Western Cape Covid-19 infections at 510 as premier Alan Winde takes a testCovid-19 infections in the Western Cape topped 500 on Wednesday
Read more »
Cape has second virus death as testing and food plans gear up🔓The province is the hardest hit in SA relative to the size of its population
Read more »