Community Health Workers embarked on door-to-door campaign for Covid-19 screening and testing at Emfuleni sub-district, which is an emerging hotspot in Sedibeng District.
Gauteng Department of Health Acting MEC Jacob Mamabolo said Gauteng Provincial Government has also adapted thestrategy, targeting hotspot areas such as Emfuleni Sub-District. The area has a high prevalence of Covid-19 active cases.
“Screening and testing through ward-based remains a key strategy to reduce the spread of corona virus. All spheres of government including social partners are working together to reduce community transmissions. They identify positive cases, then track and trace their contacts.
There is also administering of medical management to those who need it and decongesting clinics. People are referred to quarantine and isolation sites based on assessment. Heightening awareness and education are also provided”, Mamabolo added.
Mamabolo also handed over PPE to Sebokeng Hospital and Johan Heyns Community Health Centre staff, to make sure that they are protected from infections as frontline workers on the fight against corona virus.
“The hard work that is done by health workers and all other stakeholders has been paid off so far. There is a risk that the gains we have made since declaration of national state of disaster in March 2020, can be undermined if we drop our guard in the fight against Covid-19.
As we have moved to level 2, we need to remain vigilant and ensure that we continue wearing masks, practice social distancing and washing hands or using sanitisers. These remain a powerful weapon in our hands to protect ourselves and those around us”, he said.
