Covid-19 cases declining in the province, says KZN premier
According to statistics, over the past two weeks, the province has recorded 5 664 Covid-19 cases and 358 deaths.
KWAZULU-NATAL Premier Sihle Zikalala has said there is a drop in the number of Covid-19 cases in the province.
The premier made the remarks in a press briefing on Sunday saying while the signs were encouraging, health officials were mindful of the threat of a second wave of infections.
According to statistics, over the past two weeks, the province has recorded 5 664 Covid-19 cases and 358 deaths.
“All indications are that the prevalence of Covid-19 is finally going down in our province. Indeed, this decline in the rate of infections has been noticeable since the beginning of August 2020. The number of hospital admissions in this province has also dropped below 1 000, in both public and private hospitals combined.
“While we fully understand that we are not out of the woods, we must give credit for every little sign of progress and achievement to health care and emergency workers.”
“Although the declining statistics are encouraging, we should always be mindful of a threat of a second wave of infections,” he said.
He urged residents to continue observing health protocols such as social distancing, wearing of face masks, sanitising and washing of hands.
“We also caution against sharing of drinks, cigarettes, cigars, and the so-called “hubbly-bubbly. Do not behave in a manner that will put your life and the lives of your loved ones at risk,” he said.
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