Number of active cases of Covid-19 doubles in Gauteng in past week

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The West Rand is being treated as a hotspot after an outbreak among miners, while other areas of concern are Joburg’s CBD, Rosebank and Mayfair

The Gauteng Covid-19 command council led by premier David Makhura says the number of active cases in Gauteng has doubled since last week.Gauteng now has 4,845 confirmed cases .

“For the first time, the number of active cases is more than recoveries. We’re getting more new cases than before,” Makhura said. “The number of deaths reported has increased by four new cases; we are at 37 as of today. May their families be consoled.” The West Rand has 244 cases as a result of the mining outbreak. Makhura said it was now treated as a hotspot.

 

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