The healthy system is under strain, according to the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa.
The union is calling on people to adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols to help curb the spread of the Coronavirus.
Meanwhile, Nehawu is expected to meet with Health Minister, Dr Zweli on Tuesday.
The union’s general secretary, Zola Saphetha, says health workers are not prepared for the second wave.
“We are seeing something contrary that has been perpetuated to our society as we observe the impact of the second wave in summer,” he says.
“Before the second wave, there was an assumption that resulted in complacency as if the virus was going away.”
According to the union, society is not taking the virus seriously as they continue having mass gatherings.
More Stories
Debt Ceiling Deal Wins House Approval
SA’s Health System A ‘Dysfunctional Mess’ That Can’t Be Fixed – Makgoba
Zimbabweans In SA Have A Month To Find Alternative Ways To Regularise Stay
Power Grid Collapse ‘Highly Improbable’ – Ramokgopa
Government Is Intensifying The Fight Against Crime – Ramaphosa
Ending Loadshedding Is Ramaphosa’s Top Priority
HEALA Urges SA Public To Comment On Draft Food Labelling Regulations
There’s Been An Improvement in Implementation Of Energy Action Plan – Ramokgopa
Waste To Energy: The Solution That Begs To Be Implemented
Stage 4 And 5 Blackouts Until Further Notice
Ramaphosa Appoints Panel To Probe Docking Of ‘Lady R’
Economists Predict Moderate Interest Rate Hike After Consumer Inflation Drop