We're in full lockdown as coronavirus quarantine facility, confirms Ranch Resort

The Ranch Resort in Limpopo said on Friday that it was prepared to commence its operation as a Covid-19 quarantine facility under the direction of the National Department of Health.

It will be serving as the quarantine facility for more than 100 South African citizens who are being repatriated from China due to Covid-19.

"The hotel is in full lockdown for a period of at least 21 days and our fellow South African citizens will be arriving from China tomorrow, 14 March 2020,” Shearer continued.

The hotel was approached by the government to serve as a quarantine facility for the country. The hotel is now operating under the full direction and guidance of the military.

On Friday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize warned members of the public and the media to stay away from the hotel. Government has also assured the public that the hotel will be under strict military guard during the quarantine period.

“Covid-19 has now been declared a pandemic. We feel that in times of need, as is the case now in South Africa, it is our responsibility to assist the authorities and serve our country when called upon to do so. We are committed to supporting our community, guests and associates through this period,” said Shearer.

[b]Modified: [/b]South Africa has 38 confirmed coronavirus cases.

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beautiful, some people will be praying for the virus by now

Such serene environment.

This is why a Limpopo resort was chosen as the quarantine site for SA's Wuhan evacuees

Three locations in three provinces were shortlisted as potential quarantine venues for the South Africans being repatriated from Wuhan, China, where the Covid-19 outbreak began in December 2019.

'Remote'

But Protea Hotel's The Ranch Resort in Polokwane was the ultimate pick, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Thursday night, because of it being fairly remote and being close to an airport.

The group is due to land this weekend following a $1.6 million rescue mission.

Mkhize said various factors were taken into consideration before a venue was chosen by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), which was tasked with steering the repatriation and quarantine mission.

'Comfort'

Among the factors looked at before a venue was chosen, was the fact that the evacuees were not sick and would therefore did not need to be kept in a hospital or health facility. The venue also needed to be comfortable so they could relax while under observation.

'Secure'

Mkhize said SANDF generals were given guidelines. This included that the quarantine area should be far from communities so that no one not permitted to be in the area could wander around.

'Space'

Also taken into consideration was that the venue had to have individual rooms as well as accommodation for families.

'Accessible'

Another criteria in the search for a venue was that it should be near an airport to avoid long hours of travel to the venue.

This is beautiful.. For a second, i wish i was a South African suffering from covid-19

Hadampson:
This is beautiful.. For a second, i wish i was a South African suffering from covid-19

Be careful of what you wish for, it might just be granted

davodyguy:

Be careful of what you wish for, it might just be granted

Bro, i don't believe "wishing for something" come to pass because i have wished for many things and nothing happen.

Hadampson:


Bro, i don't believe "wishing for something" come to pass because i have wished for many things and nothing happen.

This might be an exception

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davodyguy:

This might be an exception

I doubt it

Hadampson:
This is beautiful.. For a second, i wish i was a South African suffering from covid-19

Dude, tell me bout it . And these ones don't even have the virus or showing any symptoms. This is just a precautionary measure.

Righteousness89:
So South Africa get Level pass Nigeria now..

Anyway if Covid-19 is to Escalate in any Africa nation, I Expect it will be South Africa...

They have Many Nonsense and UnAfrican things going on there..

when did nigeria ever have levels pass SA They aint our mate

Hadampson:
This is beautiful.. For a second, i wish i was a South African suffering from covid-19

hmmm are you serious? please respond to my message sir.

South Africa looking like Los Angeles.


Abeg joor, SA get level pass my Naija

Oh Yeah!