COVID-19: DR Zweli Mkhize concerned about the number of beds
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said the surge in COVID-19 cases is outpacing the department’s ability to secure more beds. The minister visited various healthcare facilities in the Western Cape on Monday.
Government says it is dealing with the issue of a lack of nurses and encouraged pensioners to come out of retirement. Mkhize also said a shortage of testing kits is hindering the Western Cape from accelerating testing
The Western Cape is the epicentre of the virus in South Africa and is now projected to need 7,800 additional beds for COVID-19 infected patients.
Visiting the field hospital erected at CTICC. There are 862 beds ready to be utilized. pic.twitter.com/RBTh4zvaql
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) June 1, 2020
Mkhize, however, said he’s satisfied with the Western Cape’s readiness to combat COVID-19. Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Help protect your loved ones by sharing this official South African government COVID-19 service with your family, friends and community.
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Source: eNCA
