Rand West City sees a significant decline in active Covid-19 cases
The total number of active Covid-19 cases in the West Rand is at 4 034 according to the latest report by the Gauteng Provincial Government.
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According to the latest report issued by the Gauteng Provincial Government, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Rand West City stood at 13 032. A total of 11 729 people have recovered so far. There has been 413 Covid-19 related deaths. This brings the total number of active cases in the area to 890.
Mogale City and Merafong City, which are also part of the West Rand District, have had 26 107 and 8 687 cases respectively. Mogale City and Merafong City have seen 23 099 and 7 621 recoveries respectively.
The total number of Covid-19 cases reported in the West Rand District is 47 833 with 1 348 deaths and 42 451 recoveries. This brings the total number of active cases in the District to 4 034.
In the neighbouring City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality Region C, which comprises Roodepoort, the number of confirmed cases to date stands at 45 342 and 39 317recoveries.
The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng was standing at 777 814 with 682 594 recoveries and 14 580 deaths. This translates to 80 640 active cases within the Province.
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