The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng as of March 5 sits at 1 196 173 with 1 169 542 recoveries and 20 584 deaths.
A total number of 1 136 people are currently hospitalised in the public (643) and private (493) facilities.
The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the West Rand is at 64 937 with 62 898 recoveries and 1 751 deaths. This translates to a total of 288 active cases.
A total of 9 015 938 Covid-19 vaccinations have been administered in the Gauteng Province as of March 5. The total number of individuals fully vaccinated is 4 593 838.
In the West Rand, which comprises Mogale City, Rand West City, and Merafong City, 626 229 vaccinations have been administered, with 318 200 individuals fully vaccinated.
In the neighbouring City of Johannesburg, 3 839 375 vaccines have been administered with 1 892 140 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.