Covid-19 and general screening announced by CoE

The City of Ekurhuleni urged residents to continue to reduce the spread of the coronavirus with the ward-based intervention team conducting screening, public education and awareness across Ekurhuleni.

The team consisting of officials from City of Ekurhuleni (CoE), Gauteng Department of Corporate Governance and Traditional Affairs and Aurum Institute officials are conducting door-to-door interactions with the community and reiterating the importance of wearing a mask, hand hygiene and practising social distancing.

MMC for Health and Social Development Nomadlozi Nkosi encouraged residents to cooperate with the health-care workers and do their part by adhering to the Covid-19 regulations.

“Health-care workers are on the ground to ensure we fight against new infections.

“As a community member, you can do your part by obeying the Covid-19 protocols and answer all asked questions truthfully when screened to make sure you get the right help,” said the MMC.

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The ward-based team members will provide screening, testing and community awareness and education in the following areas:

• November 11 Crystal Park SPAR
• November 12 Phumasilwe informal settlement
• November 13 Glen Acres Centre SPAR
• November 16 Ravenswood, Boksburg
• November 17 Madelakufa 2 (next to Engen garage)
• November 18 Zone 10, Winnie Mandela
• November 19 Tsenelong Section, next to Chicken Licken
• November 20 Karaglen Mall

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