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

By Amy Green, June 24, 2020

Posted in: Latest

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.

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

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

By Refilwe Mekoa and Alicestine October, June 15, 2020

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.

Tags: COVID-19 COVID-19 deaths COVID-19 preparations COVID-19 response COVID-19 testing Dr Kami Chetty Dr Zweli Mkhize GeneXpert MEC for Health in Northern Cape NHLS NICD Northern Cape Department of Health test samples