Following the easing of some lockdown regulations and the downgrading to level 4, Musina Municipality has started with the process of fogging, fumigating, and sanitising the municipal buildings and workstations in preparation of the phased return of employees to work.
Municipal spokesperson Wilson Dzebu said although the essential services were proceeding smoothly as planned earlier, the municipality had the responsibility to ensure that employees who returned to work should always be safe. "This is not only done to protect the municipal workforce, but we would also like to guarantee the safety of community members who come to the municipality for services. We can only win this war against the coronavirus by tackling it head-on and aggressively to make sure that we re-emerge to normal life within a short space of time."
Dzebu urged community members to play their roles also to curb the spread of the pandemic. "This is a very tough situation that faces all of us. Each one must contribute to make a change where they stay. We can also contribute by observing the highest form of hygiene, including always washing hands with soap. The issue of social distancing should also be practiced without compromise."
He said the municipality would issue an official communique within a short space of time to indicate which services would be phased in. "We are happy that the process is moving swiftly, but we don't want to rush and end up regretting anything. We are operating in a disaster and we are all coming across this situation for the first time. However, as a responsible government, we will put all precautionary measures in place to curb the spread of this pandemic."
He thanked the essential workers for sacrificing their time and energy during these difficult times. "These are men and women who are in the forefront of service delivery while we are all required to stay at home. We really thank them and appreciate the great work that they are doing. Their contribution to the improvement of people's lives will never go unnoticed."