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The bank says that one of its employees was part of a group of South Africans who arrived back from Italy on March 1st. It is believed to be the same group that South Africa’s first positive coronavirus case emerged from.

In a statement, Nedbank says that staff that came into contact with the potentially affected employee are also in self quarantine.The bank says it has also deep cleaned the office spaces that the employee in question came into contact with.earlier confirmed that the Gauteng woman who tested positive for the virus was also part of the group.

Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital is one of three dedicated facilities in Gauteng for the treatment and isolation of conronavirus cases.In another coronavirus related story, residents of Thaba Nchu in the Free State have mixed reactions following rumours that their town has been identified as a possible coronavirus quarantine site for the 184 South Africans who will be repatriated from China later this month.

“I think it is appropriate for the Thaba Nchu residents to come here and reside wherever they are going to camp because after all they belong here, and they are South Africans. So, why do we have to like abandon them and make them feel like they are outsiders and everything? I feel like they should come here and reside somewhere. They should be kept and be cured, I think so,” says another.

ManziniMilton I hope the mining companies are switched on about this situation otherwise we will perished

Where is this Nedbank? shame abantwana babantu

Have u noticed how the South Africans that r infected thus far have been self quarantined? Does SA have designated venues to quarantine? If so, where? SA isn't ready for this virus. The health minister is lying 2the country. Let's be realistic, we're on own.

Sophie_Mokoena What about other clients who were subsequently served by this staff after the possible contact

Am collecting the cash they handled! Drop off box at the entrance. Citizens beware..Corona is serious! Bring back the cash you withdrew from nedbank atms. Waiting

What is self-quarantine😳😳I thought quarantine should be in hospital

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