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COVID-19: Stark differences between public and private sector testing

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While COVID-19 tests in the private sector are often processed within a day or two – even if the test is not urgent – many patients in public sector hospitals have to wait a week or more. Amy Green investigates the stark differences between public and private sector testing in South Africa.

COVID-19: Stark differences between public and private sector testing

In Focus: Unpacking the Northern Cape’s COVID-19 response

Posted in: Latest, Northern Cape, Provinces

The Northern Cape Health Department has come under fire from NEHAWU, the DA, residents and healthcare workers for not testing enough and dragging its feet with its COVID-19 response. Refilwe Mekoa and Alicestine October investigate.