Makhura: COVID-19 Pandemic Gaining Momentum in Gauteng

NYAKALLO TEFU

PREMIER David Makhura says he is deeply concerned that the first wave of the coronavirus is still infecting masses of people in Gauteng, with at least 758 new cases recorded per day.

Makhura was speaking during a weekly media update on COVID-19 pandemic following a meeting of the Gauteng Provincial Command Council this week.

 “Over the past seven days, the number of new cases has doubled. Hospital admissions are increasing. Twenty more people have succumbed to COVID-19. The pandemic is gaining momentum. We must face this reality head-on and mobilise all resources and energy to save lives,” said Makhura.

The province has over 7,000 COVID-19 infections with 57 deaths.

Makhura said so far 7.4 million people have been screened in the province while 338 211 have been tested.

He said he was particularly concerned by the infection rate in the City of Johannesburg and the City of Tshwane