{"id":162666,"date":"2020-06-12T08:34:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T06:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/100-days-of-covid-19-l-government-failed-to-implement-a-proper-testing-strategy-experts\/"},"modified":"2020-06-12T08:34:42","modified_gmt":"2020-06-12T06:34:42","slug":"100-days-of-covid-19-l-government-failed-to-implement-a-proper-testing-strategy-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/100-days-of-covid-19-l-government-failed-to-implement-a-proper-testing-strategy-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"100 days of Covid-19 l Government failed to implement a proper testing strategy &#8211; experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/100_days_of_Covid19_l_Government_failed_to_implement_a_prope\/\">100 days of Covid-19 l Government failed to implement a proper testing strategy &#8211; experts<\/a>: Experts say the initial stages of the government\u2019s response were commendable, but much political capital and public goodwill has been squandered. News24 takes a look at the first 100 days since the first Covid-19 test in South Africa. &#8230;&#8230;<br \/>\n<small><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/100_days_of_Covid19_l_Government_failed_to_implement_a_prope\/\">WN.com &#8211; Southafrica News<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/Pretoria_s_George_Mukhari_Academic_Hospital_hit_by_Covid19\/\">Pretoria\u2019s George Mukhari Academic Hospital hit by Covid-19<\/a>: Pretoria \u2013 The Gauteng Department of Health on Thursday revealed that at least 15 staff members at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19). \u201cWe can confirm that 15 staff members at Dr George Mukhari [Academic Hospital] have tested positive for Covid-19. The affected staff members are now under supervisory isolation either in&#8230;<br \/>\n<small><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/Pretoria_s_George_Mukhari_Academic_Hospital_hit_by_Covid19\/\">WN.com &#8211; Southafrica News<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/CoCT_officials_grilled_in_Parly_over_SAPS_destroying_shacks_\/\">CoCT officials grilled in Parly over SAPS destroying shacks in Hangberg<\/a>: The action took place as a cold front swept over the peninsula and sparked violent clashes with police on Thursday. &#8230;&#8230;<br \/>\n<small><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/CoCT_officials_grilled_in_Parly_over_SAPS_destroying_shacks_\/\">WN.com &#8211; Southafrica News<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/DA_to_present_arguments_in_court_today_in_bid_to_overturn_ba\/\">DA to present arguments in court today in bid to overturn ban on hairdressers<\/a>: The personal care industry has been restricted since March and is still prohibited from operating under lockdown level three. &#8230;&#8230;<br \/>\n<small><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/DA_to_present_arguments_in_court_today_in_bid_to_overturn_ba\/\">WN.com &#8211; Southafrica News<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/Beloved_teacher_who_died_of_Covid19_buried_days_before_schoo\/\">Beloved teacher, who died of Covid-19, buried days before schools reopen<\/a>: Randall Solomons lived for his pupils, in both their classwork and assisting with the feeding scheme. &#8230;&#8230;<br \/>\n<small><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/Beloved_teacher_who_died_of_Covid19_buried_days_before_schoo\/\">WN.com &#8211; Southafrica News<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/100_days_of_Covid19_Cases_are_increasing_at_the_highest_rate\/\">100 days of Covid-19 | Cases are increasing at the highest rate since outbreak began<\/a>: Friday marks 100 days since the country&#8217;s first Covid-19 patient returned from a holiday trip to Italy. Now, more than 58 000 cases have been recorded, and more than 1 200 people have died. &#8230;&#8230;<br \/>\n<small><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/100_days_of_Covid19_Cases_are_increasing_at_the_highest_rate\/\">WN.com &#8211; Southafrica News<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/Manenberg_boy_7_wounded_in_shooting_on_the_mend_despite_bull\/\">Manenberg boy, 7, wounded in shooting on the mend despite bullet stuck in kidney<\/a>: Cape Town \u2013 Seven-year-old Toufique Johnson is recovering well in hospital, and is even sitting up and drawing after being hit by a stray bullet that penetrated his Manenberg home while he was sleeping. His mother, Shafieka Johnson, said doctors had been unable to remove the bullet that lodged in her son\u2019s kidney a week ago&#8230;<br \/>\n<small><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/Manenberg_boy_7_wounded_in_shooting_on_the_mend_despite_bull\/\">WN.com &#8211; Southafrica News<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/74_more_COVID19_deaths_take_SAs_toll_to_1284\/\">74 more COVID-19 deaths take SA&#8217;s toll to 1,284<\/a>: The latest data from Thursday night shows the recovery rate has increased to 57% while the mortality rate remains stable at 2.2% &#8230;&#8230;<br \/>\n<small><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/74_more_COVID19_deaths_take_SAs_toll_to_1284\/\">WN.com &#8211; Southafrica News<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/Ramaphosa_refers_Liquor_Bill_back_to_Parliament_wants_input_\/\">Ramaphosa refers Liquor Bill back to Parliament, wants input from traditional leaders<\/a>: The Liquor Products Amendment Bill proposed several minimum regulations on the production, packaging and sale of beer, including traditional beer. &#8230;&#8230;<br \/>\n<small><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/12\/Ramaphosa_refers_Liquor_Bill_back_to_Parliament_wants_input_\/\">WN.com &#8211; Southafrica News<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/11\/COVID19_Over_29k_recoveries_Western_Cape_still_has_the_most_\/\">COVID-19: Over 29k recoveries, Western Cape still has the most infections<\/a>: As of 10 June, South Africa has had 1,162 deaths. &#8230;&#8230;<br \/>\n<small><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/article.wn.com\/view\/2020\/06\/11\/COVID19_Over_29k_recoveries_Western_Cape_still_has_the_most_\/\">WN.com &#8211; Southafrica News<\/a><\/small><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make your life easier:<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/buype.co.za\/a\/?action=submitlisting\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">List your business for FREE on BuyPE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/submit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Submit your own Press Release<\/a> or get free content for your publication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Video &#8211; How to post your Press Release on MyPR:<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ovzdChGkuU\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><small>My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South African targeted content and press releases for on and off line publishers and media. 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