Coronavirus in SA: Extra water and sanitation for informal settlements, rural areas
17 March 2020
The Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation will increase the provision of water and sanitation in high-density public areas, informal settlements and rural areas in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak in South Africa.
On Monday, Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu announced the intervention as a measure to curb the further spread of the virus.
At the time of publication, there were 62 confirmed cases in South Africa and more were under investigation.
In a statement, Sisulu appealed to South Africans to wash their hands regularly but to use water sparingly to ensure that everyone has their share.