Over 1,000 pink eye cases reported in eThekwini
The Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal has raised the alarm on the growing number of pink eye cases in the province.
It says since Sunday, 1,040 cases have been recorded around eThekwini and four cases in the Ugu District.
"We continue to urge the public to avoid pink eye infection by practicing good personal hygiene, such as regular hand-washing, and avoiding the sharing of face cloths, eye cosmetics, or pillows," says the department's spokesperson Mdu Ncalane.
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"Health education is ongoing in the waiting areas in our facilities on hand hygiene and eye care. The department is also providing ongoing information, education and communications material using various media platforms to spread awareness about pink eye.
"This includes what it is, how it can be prevented, and where to seek help. We continue to advise those who have symptoms for pink eye to consult a clinic or visit a doctor as soon as possible."
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