Nyakallo Tefu
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Gauteng, the country’s epicentre of the outbreak, currently stands at 1 720, according to Premier David Makhura.
Makhura said as of Thursday 15 people had died in Gauteng as a result of COVID-19 and 1,036 recoveries in the province.
About 2.1 million people have been screened so far in the province.
Makhura outline the figures during a provincial command council weekly update on Thursday.
“We have 0.8% mortality rate and 38% active cases at the moment. 61% of those who tested positive since 06 March have recovered,” said Makhura.
“Slowing down the infection flattens the curve. A lower mortality rate, higher recovery rate and fewer active cases are what Gauteng has achieved during the lockdown.”
“There are 70 patients currently admitted in hospitals. Eight patients are in ICU, eight in private and none in the public sector. Our clinicians emphasise that early
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