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    VW SA accelerates Covid-19 fight with 150 bed donation

    By khulekani / on May 2nd, 2020 / in Car News, featured

    VW SA accelerates Covid-19 fight with 150 bed donation

    By khulekani / on May 2nd, 2020 / in Car News, featured
    Img Malusi Msomi (Dbn Spotter)

    By Staff Reporter

    Local manufacture, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), has brought necessary help to the fight against Covid-19 in the Nelson Mandela Bay area by donating 150 to an isolation facility at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The donation is in addition to VWSA’s involvement with the local manufacture of face masks, respirators and ventilators, which are all essential in the battle against Covid-19.

    Img VW SA

    Supporting local and provincial government

    The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality recently announced that the stadium would be used to isolate low-acuity patients who have been infected with Covid-19, to prevent them from spreading the virus further. This facility will be managed by the Department of Health, with support from the Municipality.

    VWSA was approached by the Department of Health to assist in equipping the facility to house more patients. Within the space of a week, the company answered this call and sourced the required 150 bed bases. These beds were delivered and handed over to government by VWSA and the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber.

    Img VW SA

    Manufacture of Personal Protective Equipment

    This donation is part of VWSA’s continuous efforts to protect and prepare the communities of Nelson Mandela Bay amid the Covid-19 crisis. The company has also been involved in the local manufacture of face masks, respirators and ventilators.

    “VWSA remains committed to supporting the Business Chamber and local government in their efforts to contain Covid-19 and save lives,” said Thomas Schaefer, Volkswagen Group South Africa Chairman and Managing Director. “As this pandemic is a threat to all communities, we cannot falter or fail to act. It is my hope that this donation will enable the Department and its brave healthcare workers to save many more lives.”

    Source: www.vw.co.za

    Categories: Car News, featured  /  Tags: Corona Virus Nelson Mandela Bay, Volkswagen South Africa Covid-19, VW Corona Virus, VW covid-19 bed donation
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