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*FULL TEXT: Malaria Patient Tests Positive For Coronavirus* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?jn A malaria patient at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus. This was stated in a statement released by the group on Tuesday. We present the group’s statement in full below. ---------- itel A70 256GB $99USD WhatsApp: https://wa.me/263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 ---------- > As part of the escalated mitigatory measures against COVID- 19 which include active case finding through mandatory testing of frontline staff and admitted patients, a COVID-I 9 positive case which had been admitted for management of slide positive malaria on 24 April 2020 was identified at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. > The patient had responded well to the malaria treatment and was due for discharge. As management, we have since activated the COVID-I9 Rapid Response Team and we are taking the following measures: > 1. Continued isolation of the confirmed case in his private room while awaiting for discharge formalities and recovery at home where he will be followed up. > 2. Ensuring safety of staff and other patients through strengthened Infection Prevention and Control measures. Exposed staff will be counselled, tested and managed accordingly. > 3. Giving psychosocial support to the exposed staff. > 4. Decontamination will be done in accordance with national guidelines. > 5. Testing of frontline staff and admitted patients will continue and appropriate support rendered to those A need. > 6. Refurbishment of the Premier COVID-19 Treatment Centre A Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals is almost complete. As such, the hospital will soon be able to admit COVID-19 patients. _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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