Mkhize dismisses claims SANDF personnel unwilling to travel to China
He says the Department of Health is ready to ensure that the returning South Africans are properly quarantined. Mkhize says for now South Africans should not panic.
Earlier, it was reported that Defence Force personnel tasked with the repatriation process are unwilling to travel to China due to safety concerns. Addressing media on Friday, Mkhize says he is concerned about the high level of misinformation on social media and fake news about Coronavirus, which might lead to unnecessary public panic.
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