“Our level of readiness is that we can treat any patient who comes into the country and we have all the provinces ready to combat the virus.”
While South Africa’s health system “is ready and well equipped” to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, it is only a matter of time before the virus hits our shores, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Wednesday morning.
He said given the spreading patterns of the virus, it was sure to hit South Africa’s shores “soon enough”. Mkhize said for now his department had increased its capabilities with thermal screening equipment being rolled out at all major ports of entry. “The two are being treated in the port of Yokohama in Japan. Although the other 10 South African crew members on board have not tested positive, they are under quarantine,” said Mkhize.
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