Welkom CUT 1 tests positive for Covid-19

1 student at Welkom CUT tests positive

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A student on the  Welkom Campus has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first positive case among students. “The student is in our thoughts and prayers, and we hope for a speedy, full recovery. All the prescribed Higher Health protocol is followed to deal with this situation, including tracing those who may have had close contact with the student; self-quarantine where necessary, and disinfecting buildings that may have been affected. We understand that this incident is not only traumatic for the student, but also for the CUT community,”said CUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Henk de Jager.

All the prescribed Higher Health protocol has been
followed by the CUT Welkom campus, including tracing those who may have had
close contact with the student; self-quarantine where necessary, and
disinfecting buildings that may have been affected. 

 “We understand that this incident is not only
traumatic for the student, but also for the CUT community. The student is in
our thoughts and prayers and we hope for a speedy, full recovery,” he said