Active infections on West Rand currently at 381; total fully vaccinated at 289 269
Covid-19 active cases, vaccination numbers to date on West Rand
The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng as of January 18 sits at 1 156 760 with 1 127 851 recoveries and 20 361 deaths.
A total number of 2 532 people are currently hospitalised in the public (1 403) and private (1 129) facilities.
The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the West Rand is at 62 735 with 60 616 recoveries and 1 738 deaths. This translates to a total of 381 active cases.
A total of 8 100 699 Covid-19 vaccinations have been administered in the Gauteng Province as of January 18. The total number of individuals fully vaccinated is 4 203 721.
In the West Rand, which comprises Mogale City, Rand West City, and Merafong City, 555 650 vaccinations have been administered, with 289 269 individuals fully vaccinated.
In the neighbouring City of Johannesburg, 3 481 821 vaccines have been administered with 1 737 395 individuals fully vaccinated.
All persons older than 12 years old are encouraged to visit their nearest vaccination site to receive the jab. It is thought that vaccinating 70% or more of the adult population can minimise the impact of the fourth wave. The Department of Health (DoH) further reminds the public that those who received a two-dose vaccine need to return for their second dose at 42 days.
All Gauteng sites, both private and public, accept walk-ins whether people are registered on the EVDS or not.
