GEORGE NEWS - A local plumbing business has proved that it is quite ready for emergencies amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Andy Blew, whose 23-year-old daughter, Holly, is Covid-19 positive, was impressed when Pierre Fourie of Plumbrite arrived in full protective gear to attend to an emergency plumbing issue at his home.
"Our family has been in isolation for more than a week before national lockdown. We had a major plumbing problem and couldn't get anyone to come to sort it out. All didn't want to risk it.
"Zaine Jacobs, the owner from Plumbrite, was brilliant. They were so caring and we are very grateful for all his trouble and willingness to help us," says Blew.
Holly arrived back from Aspen in the US with a cough and nasal congestion on Friday 20 March. She was tested the next day and her results arrived on Tuesday morning, 24 March.
"She immediately went into the garden cottage in 100% isolation on arrival back from the US. My wife, Bev, and I were not tested because they said it wasn't necessary. We are three people on the property, Bev and I in the house and Holly in the cottage. Bev and I have isolated 100% since the results on Tuesday."
Plumber Pierre Fourie ready to do his job amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Fourie says the suit he wore was made for asbestos protection, as the medical hazard suits are not available.
"But we sanitised everything and wore masks, which I think are the most important."
Blew says they are equally impressed with the Department of Health. "They phone us daily to get updates. They ask us what the temperatures of the family are. We told them that we don't have a thermometer because all are sold out in town. No problem, the lady says. An hour later one is delivered to our house. No charge. No fuss. They deserve a compliment and to be supported in their daunting task in the fight against the coronavirus."
The Department of Health was quick to drop off a thermometer for the family.
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