ANC in Gauteng warns: 'The Covid-19 storm has arrived'

This follows confirmation that several politicians in the province have tested positive for Covid-19, including the premier, David Makhura.  

On Friday, Gauteng Health MEC, Bandile Masuku labelled the whole of the province as a Covid-19 hotspot. 

 

The province overtook the Western Province this week to become the coronavirus epicentre and has more than 53,000 active cases.

 

Some 3,000 of the patients are currently recovering in hospital.

 

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In a statement, the party says: "the COVID-19 pandemic is real, fatal, and amongst us."

 

It adds: "The COVID-19 storm has arrived and all of us are required to play our part."

 

The part urged residents of Gauteng to not stigmatise those who test positive for the Covid-19 Coronavirus. 

 

"Stigmatisation is usually associated with lack of adequate information or just outright fear of the unknown. In the recent past, few ANC leaders in Gauteng have tested positive to COVID-19. We wish to bring to the attention of Gauteng citizens that it does not matter who you, we are all vulnerable to COVID-19."

 

The party added:  "We can continue dismissing COVID-19 pandemic as we go along in our daily routine until it hits home. ANC Gauteng appeals to all Gauteng residence to take all necessary precautionary measures and steps to protect themselves."