Deceased 12-year-old pupil did not have COVID-19

It is still unknown what caused the death of a 12-year-old pupil at Kokosi Primary School in Fochville. The Grade 7 pupil, who died on Thursday, tested negative for COVID-19.

This has been revealed by the Gauteng health department. Ben Thokozani Thafeni was not feeling well at school, his temperature was checked and he was put in isolation.

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He was rushed to a nearby clinic but was certified dead on arrival. The Education Department and the province’s health department have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Source: eNCA



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