Active Covid-19 cases in Rand West City up to 50

According to the latest report issued by the Gauteng Provincial Government, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Rand West City stood at 7 076. A total of 6 797 people have recovered so far. There has been 229 Covid-19 related deaths. This brings the total number of active cases in the area to 50.

Mogale City and Merafong City, which are also part of the West Rand District, have had 12 762 and 5 336 cases respectively. Mogale City and Merafong City have seen 12 281 and 5 053 recoveries respectively.

The total number of Covid-19 cases reported in the West Rand District is 25 181 with 831 deaths and 24 133 recoveries. This brings the total number of active cases in the District to 217.

In the neighbouring City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality Region C, which comprises Roodepoort, the number of confirmed cases to date stands at 21 358 and 20 735 recoveries.

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng was standing at 428 717 with 413 227 recoveries and 10 775 deaths. This translates to 4 715 active cases within the Province.

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