​Gauteng Health Comms.


As part of government interventions
in the fight against covid-19, Gauteng Department of Health identified
Johannesburg Expo Centre formerly known as Nasrec, as one of the sites which
will be used to accommodate positive patients.


 


This centre will assist hospitals
in case the curve of new infections worsens and more
facilities are required to accommodate patients.


 


This week, Gauteng Health MEC, Dr
Bandile Masuku visited the centre which is expected to accommodate 2200 beds to
check the state of readiness.  


It has isolation rooms equipped with a bed, shower,
toilet, basin and a panic button. For leisure, each room has a desk, chair and
television. 


 


The first phase of the plan which will be ready by
the end of next week, accommodates 500 beds.


 


The second phase of the plan is a medical ward which
will be used for more serious cases.


 


“We have sent a request for people who want to
volunteer their skills to help in the facility and we anticipate positive
response,”


 


“While the province prepares for any eventuality, we
urge people to continue to observe the regulations of the lockdown,” Masuku
said.