Don't panic over virus - govt
2008-10-09 11:19
Pretoria - There is no cause for "panic" about the outbreak of suspected haemorrhagic fever in Gauteng which has claimed three lives, government spokesperson Themba Maseko said on Thursday.
Briefing the media after Cabinet's regular meeting on Wednesday, Maseko said the executive was satisfied that health authorities and professionals had responded quickly, appropriately and with the highest levels of professionalism to contain the suspected virus.
"Government's message to the public is 'do not panic, we are dealing with the situation'," Maseko said.
- SAPA