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You are here: Home / News / Gauteng’s mortuary capacity, coffin and burial space shortages cause alarm

Gauteng’s mortuary capacity, coffin and burial space shortages cause alarm

15 January 2021 1:35 am

  • Gauteng’s mortuary capacity, coffin and burial space shortages cause alarm: In the wake of the second surge in Covid-19 infections, the revelation that Gauteng has an inadequate mortuary capacity, coffin shortages and burial space underlines the stress funeral practitioners …. Read More at: “Gauteng” – BingNews
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  • Admissions soar as second wave tightens its hold: In terms of provinces, Medscheme’s data showed that KwaZulu-Natal had the highest number of admissions per week, at 1 100, Gauteng had more than 820 and the Western Cape stood at 620 per week.. Read More at: “Gauteng” – BingNews
  • Medical oxygen suppliers see spike in demand: According to data from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, the past two weeks have seen more than 650 patients having to be put on ventilators …. Read More at: “Gauteng” – BingNews
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  • Gauteng matric marker dies after contracting COVID-19: Another blow for the Gauteng Department of Education. A 59-year-old matric marker has died due to COVID-19 complications. “According to reports, the said marker was found in her room on Tuesday and …. Read More at: “Gauteng” – BingNews
  • S/Africa’s Covid-19 death toll tops 35,000: South Africa’s coronavirus death toll has surpassed over 35,000 dead following a record number of deaths on Wednesday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Thursday. The figure was reached …. Read More at: “Gauteng” – BingNews

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