SA's health department ups surveillance for all travelers from Asia after coronavirus outbreak
23 January 2020 - 15:59
By Emma Rumney
Image: Mahlatse Mphahlele OR Tambo international airport is the only port of entry for direct flights from Asia.
The department of health said on Thursday port health authorities have enhanced surveillance for all travellers from Asia, especially China, following an outbreak of coronavirus in the country.
OR Tambo international airport is the only port of entry for direct flights from Asia, it added, saying the measures had been put in place due to the current risk the virus could be imported to South Africa.
