A new initiative aims to offer public health worker free accommodation, so that they mitigate infecting their families with the coronavirus, has swung into action. DailyNewsSA
The basis for the initiative is that as the South African healthcare system prepares for the peak of Covid-19, healthcare workers will run the risk of infecting their families and others while travelling to and from work.
Cleanliness is of utmost importance and all accommodation providers need to adhere to a cleaning guideline developed by Ubuntu Beds, based on the guidelines set out by the Department of Health for self-isolation and self-quarantine accommodation. Video Supplied. Healthcare workers have access to self-catering facilities and in some instances Wi-Fi, TV, and laundry services.
"Ubuntu Beds has given us a way to show our gratitude to the healthcare heroes while supporting local tourism businesses. By offering accommodation it means they can keep their doors open and most importantly retain their staff. Since launching we’ve been able to place 59 doctors and nurses. The peak is coming and we are doing everything we can to help the healthcare sector prepare. Our goal is to raise R16 million to ensure our healthcare workers are taken care of,” she said.
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