The defence force has deployed 52 health care workers to the Eastern Cape.
They were deployed after Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane admitted last week that the province was overwhelmed with Covid-19 cases and needed reinforcements, reportsSA Military Health Services head Zola Dabula confirmed that the deployment was a direct result of the premier’s request, saying the military was always on standby.
SA Military Health Service deploys to support the Eastern Cape Health Department in the fight against COVID-19.
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