A resident of Middelburg has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus.<\/p>\n
The man works for a prominent local company and colleagues in direct contact with the carrier, have been cautioned to self isolate.<\/p>\n
The information has also been communicated by management to the company’s vast, but scattered, workforce.<\/p>\n
The man works as a mechanic.<\/p>\n
a Local doctor confirmed that the medical fraternity has been alerted.<\/p>\n
The patient is at home in isolation.<\/p>\n
The virus has been mostly confined to the Lowveld region, with no confirmed cases in Middelburg.<\/p>\n
Botshabelo has been declared the town’s quarantine confinement station.<\/p>\n
Residents experiencing symptoms must phone their doctors for a test referral.<\/p>\n
Unless its a medical emergency, do not visit any local medical practitioners or hospitals.<\/p>\n
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