13 March 2020 RO COVI General advice How does it spread? You can pick up coronavir us from: • Touching an infected surface or obj ect. The virus can enter your body when you touch your nose, mouth and eyes. • Very cl ose contact (1-2 metres) with a sick patient. For more information: www.westerncape.gov.za/coronavirus Western Cape Government H ea I t h What is COVID-19? A respiratory illness similar to flu (cough, fever, fatigue & aching body/muscles). More commonly than flu, it can become severe causing viral pneumonia (difficulty breathing). 4 out of 5 people will have a mild illness and recover without treatment. The elderly and those with underlying health conditions have increased risk of severe ill ness. Cases in children are rare.
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13 March 2020
RO COVI General advice
How does it spread? You can pick up coronavir us from:
• Touching an infected
surface or obj ect. The
virus can enter your body
when you touch your
nose, mouth and eyes.
• Very cl ose contact
(1-2 metres) with a
sick patient.
For more information: www.westerncape.gov.za/coronavirus
Western Cape Government
H ea I t h
What is COVID-19? A respiratory illness similar to flu (cough,
When should I be concerned that I may have COVID-19? Only suspect COVID-19 if you have a fever with a cough or shortness of breath AND have in the last 14 days:
a) travelled internationally or to an area where COVID-19 is actively spreading from person-to- person in the community
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b) had close contact with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19
For more information: www.westerncape.gov.za/coronavirus
What should I do if I think I have COVID-19? • Do not panic.
• First, phone General Public Hel pline O8OO 029 999 and follow their advice.
• Stay home, except to get medical care as directed by the helpline. Do not go to work,
school, or public areas. Avoid using public transport or taxis.
• Rest, ensure you drink plenty of fluids and use medications (like paracetamol) as needed to
reduce fever and/or pain.
• Avoid close contact with those who are sick. When in contact with others, wear a mask if available.
• Avoid sha ring dishes, drin king glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding — after using
these, wash them well.
• Use strict prevention measures listed on the other side of this leaflet.
• Only discontinue home isolation in consultation with helpline/healthcare provider (usually 14 days).
Western Cape Government
Heatth
What are the symptoms of COVID-19? • The more common symptoms of
COVID-19 are the same as fl u and include: fever, cough, difficulty
breathing, fatigue, body/muscle
aches.
• Currently very few people have been confirmed with COVID-19 in South Africa.
If you are feeling short of breath or have difficulty breathing, seek health care urgently.
Call a head to your doctor or alert health facility as soon as you a rrive: tell them a bout your symptoms and any recent travel/contacts.
Expect to put on a mask before you enter the facility.
Wanneer moet ek begin bekommerd raak dat ek dalk COVID-19 het? Jy moet net vermoed jy het COVID-19 as jy koors het en hoes of kortasem is EN in die afgelope 14 dae:
a) oorsee gereis het of na ’n gebied waar COVID-19 vinnig besig is om van persoon tot persoon te versprei in die gemeenskap
OF
b) naby iemand was wat COVID-19 het of vermoedelik COVID-19 het
Vir meer inligting:
www.westerncape.gov.za/coronavirus
Wat moet ek doen as ek dink ek het COVID-19? • Moenie paniekerig raa k nie.
• Bel eers die openbare hulplyn by O8OO O29 999 en volg dan die raad wat jy kry.
• Bly by die huis, behal we as jy volgens die hulplyn mediese hulp moet kry. Moenie werk of skool toe gaan nie en bly weg van plekke waa r daa r ander mense is. Moet eerder nie op busse, taxi’s of treine klim nie.
• Rus, sorg dat jy ba ie vloeistof drink en medikasie (soos pa rasetamol) gebruik vir jou koors en/of pyn.
• Bly eerder weg van mense wat siek is. Wan neer jy rondom ander mense is, dra n masker as jy een kan kry.
• Moet eerder nie borde, glase, koppies, messe, vurke, lepels, handdoeke of beddegoed saam met ander mense gebruik nie. Was dit ordentlik nadat jy dit gebruik het.
• Gebruik die streng voorkom ingsmaatreéls aan die ander kant van hierdie pamflet.
• Jy kan eers weer uit die huis gaan wanneer die hulplyn of gesond heidswerker gesé het jy kan (gewoon lik na 14 dae).
Western Cape Government
Health
Wat is die simptome van COVID-19? • Die meer algemene simptome
van COVID-19 is dieselfde as griep en sluit in: koors,
hoes, sukkel om asem te haal, moegheid, lyf of spiere wat pyn.
• Op die oomblik is daar baie min mense in Suid-Afrika wat COVID-19 het.
As jy kortasem voel of sukkel om asem te haal, kry dadelik mediese hulp.
Bel jou dokter voor die tyd of la at weet die gesond heidsfasiliteit sodra jy daar aankom: sé vir hulle wat jou simptome is en of jy onlangs gereis het of kontak met iemand gehad het.
Maak jou reg om ’n masker op te sit voordat jy by die fasiliteit inkom.
IC RONAVAYIRASI COVI •1 Kuya kwenzeka ntoni xa ndibona iimpawu?
Mandixhalabe nini xa ndicinga ukuba ndine-COVID-19? Only suspect COVID-19 if you have a fever with a cough or shortness of breath AND have in the last 14 days:
Updated on 8 April 2020 for Western Cape, South Africa
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Practise safely
Keep yourself, your colleagues and your family safe from COVID-19 by practising safely using these steps:
1. Practise good hand hygiene Clean your hands frequently throughout the day. Also remember the 5 moments for hand hygiene:
Before touching a patient 2. After touching a patient 3. After touching patient surroundings 4. After exposure to body fluid
Use 70% alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water to clean hands. If hands visibly soiled, ensure you use soap and water.
Follow these steps to clean your hands:
If using hand rub, apply palmful to cupped hand. If using soap and water, roll up sleeves, rinse hands in clean water and apply soap to palm.
Clean your hands for at least 20 seconds using steps 1- 6 below.
If using soap and water, rinse your hands with clean water and dry on paper towel or allow to dry on their own.
palm. Swap hands. each other.
rub together.
Rub each thumb with
2. Practise good respiratory hygiene
Cover mouth and nose with
when coughing or
hands.
to your task.
fiddling with or touching outside
surface at all times. If touched,
with respiratory secretions.
Avoid touching your face,
unwashed hands.
Updated on 8 April 2020 for Western Cape, South Africa
1Aerosol-generating procedures include: collecting respiratory specimens (naso- or oropharangeal swabs), chest physiotherapy, nebulisers, sputum induction, endotracheal intubation. Avoid nebulisers and
sputum induction if suspected/confirmed COVID-19.
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3. Practise good environmental infection control
Clean and disinfect at least twice a day:
and medical
equipment.
patients have
contact with.
and water then
wipe with hospital
disinfectant like
sodium hypochlorite (1000 ppm) or 70% alcohol.
Avoid
touching
surfaces
unless
open if
possible,
or use feet/
hips to open
of using door
handles.
dedicated equipment (like
cuffs, thermometers).
patients, clean and disinfect
between each use.
Avoid performing aerosol-
appropriate PPE is worn.
and medical waste are
managed according to safe
standard procedures.
regularly
and send
with respiratory symptoms.
a surgical
mask and
isolate
in well-
ventilated
Manage patient flow within facility Limit patient
Limit people in contact with patient,
including health workers.
leaving, and wears surgical mask.
If single room not
in separate area allocated for
at least 1 metre between patients.
facility:
If possible,
perform tests
and procedures
Ensure patient
mask if needing
to move through
facility.
Updated on 8 April 2020 for Western Cape, South Africa 5. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Precautions are required by health workers to protect themselves and prevent transmission of COVID-19. This includes the appropriate use of PPE.
• Help ensure a safe supply of PPE by using it appropriately and only when indicated.
• Wear PPE according to your task:
When do I change my PPE? • Change gloves between each patient.
• Change apron/gown if wet/dirty/damaged or after performing aerosol-generating procedure1.
• If using surgical mask:
- May be used continuously for up to 8 hours because of current supply shortage.
- Discard after 8 hours of use, or sooner if removed, touched by unwashed hands or gets wet/dirty/damaged.
• If using N95 respirator:
- Ideally, respirator should be used once only and then discarded. However respirator may be reused for up to 1 week because of current supply shortage.
- Avoid touching outside surface of respirator at all times. If touched, wash/disinfect hands immediately and change gloves.
- If reusing respirator: • Between uses, store in a clearly labelled, clean paper bag. Avoid crushing, bending or trying to disinfect respirator. • When replacing, wear gloves and avoid touching inside of respirator. • Discard after 1 week of use, or sooner if it gets wet/dirty/damaged.
1Aerosol-generating procedures include: collecting respiratory specimens (naso- or oropharangeal swabs), chest physiotherapy, nebulisers, sputum induction, endotracheal intubation. Avoid nebulisers and
sputum induction if suspected/confirmed COVID-19.
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Triaging or
screening patients:
• Surgical mask
Managing a patient or
cleaning/disinfecting after
patient with suspected/
confirmed COVID-19:
• Surgical mask
• Goggles/visor
• Apron
• Non-sterile gloves
Performing aerosol-
generating procedure1
in patient with suspected/
confirmed COVID-19:
• N95 respirator
• Goggles/visor
• Apron/gown
• Non-sterile gloves
Updated on 8 April 2020 for Western Cape, South Africa How do I put on PPE correctly?
• Ensure you always first put on PPE correctly, even before performing CPR or other emergency procedures.
Clean hands for at least 20 seconds • Disinfect hands using alcohol based hand rub, or thoroughly wash hands using soap and water.
2 Put on gown/apron • If gown, fully cover torso from neck to knees, arms to end of wrists, and
wrap around back. Fasten at back of neck and waist.
• If apron, place loop over head and fasten around waist.
• When fastening, use bow (not a knot) for easy release.
3 Put on mask/respirator • Secure ties or elastic bands at middle of head and neck.
• Mould flexible band to nose bridge (do not pinch).
• Ensure mask is pulled down under chin.
• If respirator, check good fit by breathing in and out: mask should move in and out with breath.
• If reusing N95 respirator, put on clean non-sterile gloves before replacing it. Once on face,
remove gloves, clean hands and continue to step 4.
4 Put on goggles/visor • Place over face and adjust to fit.
5 Put on non-sterile gloves • Extend gloves to cover wrists/end of gown.
• Hot wash and dry clothes daily (or alternate 2 sets
if unable to dry daily).
• Avoid wearing a belt,
jewellery and a lanyard.
• Avoid a cloth surgical
cap, use a disposable
cap instead.
Phone, wallet and keys
• Leave wallet at home – bring essentials (like access card, drivers
licence, bank card) in sealable plastic (Ziploc) bag.
• Remove protective case from phone. Consider
keeping phone in closed, sealable plastic (Ziploc)
bag and change this daily.
• Keep your phone in your pocket/bag, avoid
placing it on work surfaces. Leave it on loud volume.
• If able, wipe phone down between each patient.
• Keep your keys in your pocket/bag and do not remove until after you
have washed hands when leaving work.
Food and drink
• Bring lunch from
home in reusable
fabric shopping
bag, avoid bought
lunches from
canteen/tearoom.
• Use own water
bottle, avoid water coolers,
kitchens and bought drinks.
• Leave pen at work. Frequently coat
What can I do to protect my family when leaving work and arriving home?
When you arrive home:
it with alcohol hand rub throughout
the day.
When leaving work:
• Remove work
clothes and place
in plastic bag to
take home.
• Perform
thorough hand
and arm wash.
• Keep alcohol hand rub
in car/bag and use to clean hands.
• Remove
shoes
and
leave
outside
before
entering
home.
• If not already
changed,
remove work
clothes at front
door. Put these
(or clothes in
bag if changed
already) straight
into a hot wash, along with
reusable fabric shopping bag.
Then thoroughly wash hands.
• Immediately have
hot shower/
bath/wash.
• Avoid hugs,
kisses and
direct
contact
with family
members until after
shower/bath/wash.
Disclaimer: The content of this document has been developed specifically for health care professionals practising in the Western Cape, South Africa, and which content, at the date of first publication, is reasonably believed to represent
best practice in the relevant fields of healthcare. This information is provided on an "as is" basis without any warranties regarding accuracy, relevance, usefulness or fitness for purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, University of Cape
Town Lung Institute Proprietary Limited and all its affiliates (including The Lung Institute Trust) and the Western Cape Department of Health cannot be held liable or responsible for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of this
information or any other use of this information, including any use which is not in accordance with any guidelines or (mis-)use outside the Western Cape, South Africa. Health Care Professionals are strongly advised to consult a variety of
sources and use their own professional judgment when treating patients using this information. It is the responsibility of users to ensure that the information contained in this document is appropriate to the care required for each of their
patients within their respective geographical regions. The information contained in this document should not be considered a substitute for such professional judgment.
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Social Relief of Distress Grant Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown: Applications for the R350 SASSA Social relief of
distress grants are now open.
Applicants must be:
• Above the age of 18;
• Unemployed;
• Not receiving any income;
• Not receiving any social grant;
• Not receiving any unemployment insurance benefit and does not qualify to
receive unemployment insurance benefits;
• Not receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme; and
• Not resident in a government funded or subsidised institution.
Prospective Applicants will need to provide the following compulsory information for
processing of their applications:
• Identity Number;
• Name and Surname as captured in the ID (and initials);
• Gender and Disability;
• Banking details: Bank Name and Account Number;
• Contact details – Cell phone number;
• Proof of Residential Address;
In terms of the Application process, an application for social relief of distress or a social
grant may be lodged electronically over and above any other available means of
lodging such applications. The measures applicable include sending a WhatsApp
message to 0600 123 456 and selecting ‘SASSA’ or an E-mail to [email protected].
Additional access channels and including SMS, self-help desks and online application
process are still being finalized.
About applying for social relief of distress
Social relief of distress is temporary provision of assistance intended for persons in such
a dire material need that they are unable to meet their families’ most basic needs.
Employers Declaration of Employees for the month of
Information to be supplied in terms of Section 56(1&3) read with Regulation 13(1&2) An employer must by the seventh day of each month inform the Commissioner of any changes arising during the previous month regarding the employer's contact details or employees remuneration details
including new appointments and termination of service. The employer must forward this form to the Unemployment Insurance Fund at (012) 337-1943/44 or 337-1580/81/82 or submit same at any branch
of the UIF which is closest to the employer. The completed form can also be faxed to any of the following numbers: Pta (012) 309 5142/5286; Jhb (011) 497 3293; Dbn (031) 366 2156; Polokwane
1.1 UIF Employer Reference No / Branch No 1.2 PAYE Reference No (If registered with SARS)
1.3 Trading name of business 1.4 Physical Address
1.5 Address where employees listed in Item 2 work (if different to the address in 1.4) 1.6 Postal address
1.7 Co. Reg.No (CIPRO No)
1.8 E-mail address 1.9 Fax No 1.10 Phone No 1.11Authorised person**
2. EMPLOYEE DETAILS
A
Surname
B
Initials
C
ID Number
(13 Digit bar-coded RSA ID No)
D*
Total (Gross)
Remuneration paid
to Employee Per
Month
E*
Total
Hours
Worked
during
Month
F
Commencement date of
Employment
G
Termination Date
H
Reason for
Termination (Use
Termination
Codes as
supplied at the
bottom of the page)
I
Indicate
whether
contributor
or non-
contributor
(YES OR
NO)
J ***
If non-
Contributor
state reason (Use codes at
bottom of
page)
R c D D M M Y Y D D M M Y Y
I, (Name of Employer), ID No , declare that the above information is true and correct. I
understand that it is an offence to make a false statement.
EMPLOYER SIGNATURE DATE
DESCRIPTIONS Code (J) Reason for Non-Contribution ***
** If the employer is not resident in the RSA, or is a body corporate not registered in the RSA, an authorised person must carry 1 Temporary employees (less that 24 hours per month) out the duties of the employer in terms of this Act. 2 Learners in terms of the Skills Development Act
D* Remuneration means actual basic salary plus payment in kind (Declare actual gross salary) 3 Employees in the National and Provincial spheres of Government If paid Weekly, convert wages to monthly salary (weekly wages X 52/12) 4 Employees who are repatriated at the end of their contract of service
E* Total Hours Worked ie. Actual hours worked during the month (only applicable for employees that are paid per hour) 5 Employees who earn commission only Employers may also submit these details electronically from payrolls or on the UIF’s website at www.labour.gov.za 6 No income paid for the payroll period Tel. no (012) 337 1680/1700 7 Employees in receipt of an Old Age Pension from the State.
Only Applicable for Commercial Employers 8 Employees who receive a pension payment from Employer
Use the UI-2.8 form for Banking Details Details of previous application
a) Name and ID / Passport No under which you applied:
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS FURTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR REDUCED WORK TIME in term of section 12(1B)
IMPORTANT: READ THIS SECTION BELOW:
1. Are you registered as a work seeker with a Labour Centre established by the DOL
Yes No 1. Are you currently employed Yes No I declare that I am/ was unemployed/ I’m working reduced hours. In the event of my application being successful, the Claims Officer will authorise the payment of benefits. I also undertake to inform the Claims Officer as soon as I am re- employed or receiving “full/normal pay” and understand that failure to do so will constitute fraud. In the event of an overpayment occurring as a result of this application, I undertake that I will refund the full amount to the Fund.
I declare that the above information is true and correct.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: Date:
2. Are you capable and available for work? Yes No 2. Are / Were you on Reduced Work Time: Yes No
3. If you are not capable of and available for work, please explain:
Signature of applicant:
3. Has your employer completed a UI-2.7? Yes No
SIGNATURE OF OFFICIAL
Date / /
SIGNATURE OF OFFICIAL Claim approved from:
Application refused in terms of
Claims officer (Please Print):
Signature: Date:
Office Stamp
COMPLETE
YES
NO
SPECIAL SCHOOL CERT.
BELOW GRADE 8
GRADE 8-9
GRADE 10 - 11
GRADE 12
ABOVE GRADE 12
1
Male Female
labour Department: Labour REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
UI-2.8
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND
AUTHORISATION TO PAY BENEFITS INTO BANKING ACCOUNT
To be completed by the Financial Institution (Bank/Post Office)
Name of account holder ,
(Full name and surname in block letters) Identity number
Name of Financial Institution
Branch code
Indicate with an “X”
Account number
I declare that the abovementioned information is current and complete in every aspect and that the
Unemployment Insurance Commissioner will not be held liable for any incorrect payment which might
arise due to incorrect/incomplete information supplied by me.
NB: Please note that no corrections on this form would be accepted