E.coli detected in Makana municipality water

MAKHANDA - As the cholera death toll and hospitalisations continue to rise, another municipality has told residents that E.coli was detected in a recent resampling.

The Makana Municipality in the Eastern Cape however says its water sources are clean.

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They added that the E.coli bacteria was detected at a resampling stage at Settlers Hospital, Extension 7 clinic and the Indoor Sports Centre.

Officials are conducting further tests but in the meantime, residents have been asked to take the necessary precautions before using tap water.

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