BY SILAS NKALA
THE business community and individuals in Umzingwane district have joined hands to mobilise resources to buy personal protective equipment (PPE) for Esigodini Hospital in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, which has also hit the nearby Sacred Heart Secondary School.
Umzingwane legislator Levi Mayihlome yesterday confirmed the donation of PPE and US$1 000 which he handed over to the school on Monday through the Umzingwane district development co-ordinator’s office.
Mayihlome said the business community and individuals saw it fit to complement government efforts to fight the deadly pandemic after the school recorded a spike in COVID-19 cases.
“The number of the affected now stands at a total of 252 staff and pupils. We salute all those who have stood by our community during this difficult time and wish everyone affected a speedy recovery,” he said.
Following the outbreak of COVID-19 at Sacred Heart School, the government asked Esikhoveni Training Centre to avail its staff to cook for learners after it emerged that the school’s cooking staff was also affected.
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Several workers at the school are in isolation.
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