The Inter-Ministerial Committee dealing with Coronavirus gives an update on all matters pertaining to coronavirus in South Africa.
Video of the media briefing below:
Meanwhile, the Grayston Preparatory School, north of Johannesburg, has been closed on Monday. The move follows reports that one of the educators had been in contact with a person who has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Gauteng Education Department could only confirm the closure of the school but referred other matters to the National Health Department.
Biometric access disabled at UP
The University of Pretoria says it will continue to look at more precautionary measures to minimise the possible spread of the COVID-19 virus at the institution.
The University has temporarily disabled the biometric access system at all seven campuses and 29 residences.
South Africa has three confirmed cases of the coronavirus. UP staff and students will now use cards to scan in and out at all entrances.
Vice-Chancellor Tawana Kupe says, “We are also now looking at other measures, that we can take. You can for example in buildings or spaces where people enter – for example, lifts. We’ll have to find a solution for that. So we are looking into the most effective, the most scientific way.”
Video: University of Pretoria’s Vice-Chancellor Tawana Kupe
