The Public Servants Association on Wednesday said it would approach the inspectorate of labour to visit health-care facilities to assess safety and health compliance amid the increasing number of Gauteng health workers with Covid-19.
that he has suggested to the national coronavirus command council that some parts of the province be placed under an “intermittent” lockdown.
Nearly 40,000 infections have been recorded in the province so far, with a significant increase in the past week. The province is expected to overtake the Western Cape to become the country's epicentre in days to come.actors contributing to rising infections in Gauteng are inward migration, the large population , increased congregating which spurs cluster outbreaks, and the level to which people are able to adapt to new behaviours such as social distancing and the wearing of masks.
The PSA said: There are widespread complaints regarding the availability of personal protective equipment for health workers, incorrect PPE being distributed to facilities, and a rise in the number of employees contracting Covid-19.
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