Gauteng Health to probe Covid-19 gear found in Centurion river
The Gauteng Department of Health has slammed those responsible for dumping Covid-19 protective gear in a Centurion river.
Personal protective equipment (PPE), including latex gloves and face masks, were found floating in a river which passes through Irene in Centurion.
Acting MEC for Health Jacob Mamabolo visited the site on Sunday.
The department’s spokesperson Kwara Kekana has described the dumping of the gear as uncalled for.
“It is unfortunate that someone/people would discard PPE during a global pandemic and additionally pollute the environment.
“The matter has been referred to relevant authorities for investigations.”
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Dumped Covid-19 protective gear found in Centurion river
The protective gear was discovered floating in a river on Sunday. Acting Gauteng Health MEC Jacob Mamabolo visited the scene and said that a criminal investigation has been launched by the police. The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) says the equipment could have been thrown into the river by a so-called covidpreneur.