The union has called on workers and their families to help flatten the curve by staying home.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions in the Western Cape says that it is deeply concerned over the “alarming rate on increase” in Covid-19 infections in the province.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced in a briefing on Saturday that 9 420 people had tested positive for Covid-19 in the country.Cosatu is particularly concerned with the large number of retail sector workers, the majority of whom are its members, who have been infected in the province. “Our province is facing the biggest health crisis ever. Accordingly, Cosatu calls for the immediate and urgent intervention of the national government.
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