'The recorded voice has since been traced to an employee of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS).'
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“The recording, featuring the voice of a woman, has been widely shared on WhatsApp and other social media platforms. Simelane-Zulu said: “We are always deeply concerned when people resort to creating and spreading false propaganda, which causes a lot of unnecessary fear and anxiety in our communities.
“It is for a very good reason that government has adopted a stance that only the health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, is authorised to confirm any cases of coronavirus, after laboratory tests have been conducted and the results received.
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