The NHLS said the coronavirus test kits found dumped on N2 in Eastern Cape were allegedly accidentally dropped.
“Further investigations will take place and the NHLS will take the appropriate legal action against the supplier.” Health care in the province has been affected by test result backlogs. “Subsequent to the discovery of the dumped specimens, the NHLS dispatched its officials to the site to investigate. They found a total of 80 samples scattered around. The bulk of the samples were for coronavirus disease testing,” the NHLS said.The NHLS said it was awaiting a full report from the courier company, had contactedThe provincial health department voiced concern over the incident, saying the specimens had the potential to spread the virus.