COVID-19 Surge Concerns Marina

Sunday, May 24, 2020

The largest health facility in the country, Princess Marina Referral Hospital (PMH), is likely to see a surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

Already, the hospital commonly known as Marina has recorded 31 new positive cases amongst 15 patients and 16 staff members. A memo by the hospital superintendent, Dr Tshepo Machacha dated August 19, 2020, stated that the rate of infection at the medical wards was alarming.

So far, the hospital has tested over 800 staff members and found out that 31 were positive.

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COVID-19 Surge Concerns Marina

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