Visitors at Mediclinic Highveld hospital will be screened

All people visiting patients at Mediclinic Highveld will be screened as from today, 24 March, for the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Mr Heinrich Liebenberg, general manager of Mediclinic Highveld, asked all visitors to be patient if they have to queue to be screened.

He thanked the community in advance for their understanding and co-operation.

Also read:

https://www.citizen.co.za/ridge-times/158435/gert-sibande-district-municipality-implements-prohibitions-restrictions-use-public-facilities/

• Notice: Coronavirus reporting at Caxton Local Media aims to combat fake news

Dear reader,

“As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as “fake news”) is circulating online. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. Local newsrooms follow a strict pre-publication fact-checking protocol. A national task team has been established to assist in bringing you credible news reports on Covid-19,” said Ms Helene Eloff, Legal Adviser for Caxton.

Readers with any comments or queries may contact National Group Editor Irma Green (irma@caxton.co.za) or Legal Adviser Helene Eloff (helene@caxton.co.za).