Several crew members on ships at Gqeberha port test positive for Covid-19
The Eastern Cape Health Department says it's busy with contact tracing after several crew members from ships in the Gqeberha port tested positive for Covid-19.
Health Department spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo issued a brief statement on Tuesday afternoon.
“Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee will advise on the approach to managing travellers from countries that have variants of concern.
“He says all ports of entry into the country continue to employ stringent containment procedures to minimise the importation of Covid-19.
“The minister also assured the public that South Africa is on high alert for the B.1.617 Coronavirus variant from India.”
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