Revised visiting hours at Gauteng hospitals
The Department of Health in Gauteng has announced revised visiting hours at hospitals across the province.
The new hours will come into effect on Friday.
Spokesperson Kwara Kekana says one visitor will be allowed to see a loved ones for 15 minutes.
"The amendment will permit relatives and friends of patients to spend time with their loved ones whilst adhering to Covid-19 non-pharmaceutical measures such as social distancing, minimising overcrowding, and hospital congestions."
Relatives also have an option of making a phone call instead of paying a visiting.
"Relatives of patients should also additionally get contact details of the ward where they are admitted so they can call whenever possible without having to visit the facility and can get updates on the state of patients,” says Kekana.