Businesses, factories contribute most virus cases in KwaDukuza: acting mayor

Businesses, factories contribute most virus cases in KwaDukuza: acting mayor

KwaDukuza's acting mayor is urging residents to behave responsibly during the lockdown. 

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This as coronavirus infections in KwaDukuza climb to 260. 


Two hundred and eighty-three have been recorded in the iLembe District Municipality. 


Sasko Bakery in Shakaskraal was closed after 15 workers contracted COVID-19. 


Health officials say the General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital is being decontaminated after more than 20 infections there - they include babies. 


KwaDukuza's acting mayor, Dolly Govender says businesses and factories have recorded the most cases. 


"Some of the numbers that come are from business - when one has it I think they don't contain it or the person doesn't declare that they have the virus.We need to change the mindset of people. 


"When they are wearing no masks, there should be penalties and fines as per Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the Minister for cogta. I think that makes it very clear - but we do have a problem with the community, they don't abide by the regulations." says Govender. 

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