COVID-19 Coronavirus SA Latest Information
/COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in South Africa
Following the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, the Department of Health assures South Africans that measures are in place to detect, manage and contain any cases. Coronavirus Outbreak 24-hour Hotline: 080 002 99 99
What is Coronavirus and what are Symptoms?
Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
Nurses and Healthcare Professionals | What To Do If You Experience Symptoms
You should:
Call the Corona Virus Outbreak 24-hour Hotline: 080 002 99 99 to tell them of your recent travel / symptoms
Contact the A24 Group immediately by emailing info@a24group.com or via the free live chat service in the Staffshift App
Stay indoors and avoid contact with other people
Precautions to take:
Avoid contact with live animals, poultry and birds.
Avoid the consumption of raw and under-cooked meat.
Avoid crowded places.
Avoid crowded places around people who are unwell.
Observe good personal hygiene at all times.
Wash hands frequently with soap.
Cover your mouth with tissue paper when coughing or sneezing.
See a doctor if you are unwell.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Updates and Latest Information
Prevention is better than cure. Here are preemptive measures to take for the Coronavirus:
Following the recent outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Department of Health assures all South Africans that there are measures in place to detect, manage and contain any cases of Novel Coronavirus.
Routine temperature screenings for all international travellers are being carried out by Port Health professionals.
Port Health authorities have increased surveillance of all travellers from Asia especially China at OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport.
