Seven police stations in SA closed after Covid-19 outbreak

South African police. Seven police stations have been closed after members tested positive for Covid-19. FILE PHOTO

At least seven police stations in four South African provinces have had to close temporarily after officers tested positive.

The closed stations are in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal and the Free State provinces. Just over a week ago, South Africa’s police minister Bheki Cele said 36 officers had died in due to the coronavirus and over 5,000 security personnel were infected by the virus.