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KKNK sal koronavirus monitor, fees gaan voort
Editor Hannes Visser | Wednesday, 11 March 2020, 16:14
OUDTSHOORN NUUS - Kunste Onbeperk, die organiseerder van die Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK), wil feesgangers gerus stel dat die bestuurspan daagliks in kontak is met die Oudtshoorn-gesondheidsgroepering van die Klein Karoo-nooddiensforum om op die hoogte te bly van die verwikkelinge aangaande die koronavirussiekte Covid-19.
In hierdie stadium is daar geen rede vir organiseerders om te oorweeg om die fees te kanselleer nie.
Stephan Henrico, die voorsitter van die Oudtshoorn-gesondheidsgroepering, het in ’n stelling gesê daar is tans geen rede tot paniek nie en dat hulle die situasie monitor en alle nodige gebeurlikheidsplanne in plek sit.
Die gesondheidsdepartemente werk ook nóú saam om die nodige maatreëls te tref en versoek die publiek om nie vals nuus wat paniek kan veroorsaak te versprei nie. Hulle sal gereeld berig lewer oor enige verwikkelinge.
Die KKNK-organiseerders, in samewerking met alle gesondheidsorganisasies op Oudtshoorn, sal verskeie hulpbronne in plek sit tydens die fees. Dit sluit in sanitêre stasies oral op Oudsthoorn en by spesifieke venues waar feesgangers gereeld hul hande kan was.
Ons moedig die publiek ook aan om riglyne te volg soos reeds deur die regering aangekondig: Vermy fisieke kontak (handskud, drukkies, ens.), was jou hande, moenie aan jou gesig vat met jou hande nie en indien jy simptome soos ’n loopneus, seerkeel, hoes, koors en moeilike asemhaling toon, meld dadelik by jou dokter aan.
KKNK to monitor Coronavirus, Festival goes ahead
Kunste Onbeperk, parent company of the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK), wants to quell fears and assure festivalgoers that the management team is in constant contact with the Oudtshoorn Health Cluster of the Klein Karoo Emergency Forum to keep abreast of developments regarding the Coronavirus Covid-19.
At this stage there is no reason for organisers to consider cancelling the festival.
Stephan Henrico, chairperson of the Oudtshoorn Health Cluster, said in a statement that there is no cause for panic and that the situation will be monitored to prepare for all possible scenarios.
All health departments are working together closely to consider all measures and request the public not to spread any false news that can lead to panic. They will report all developments as it happens.
The organisers of the KKNK, in partnership with all health organisations in Oudtshoorn, will utilise all available resources during the festival. This includes sanitary stations around town and at specific venues, where festivalgoers will be able to wash their hands.
We encourage the public to follow the guidelines already announced by government: Avoid physical contact (handshakes, hugs etc.), wash your hands, don’t touch your face with your hands and if you show any symptoms, including runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever, and breathing difficulties, consult your doctor.
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Posted on: 16:14 Wed, 11 March 2020