The number of Covid-19 cases in Tshwane have dropped to below 2 000 as of 9 February.
This was according to mayor Randall Williams, who said the metro was seeing a strong recovery rate which stood at 96%.
“Despite this, it is important that residents remain cautious and vigilant in their daily engagements and activities,” Williams said.
“Statistics show that the second surge of Covid-19 in Tshwane was much more severe than the previous surge experienced in July 2020.”
Numbers have shown a steady decline:
Friday, 5 February – 221 new daily cases
Saturday,6 February – 241 new daily cases
Sunday, 7 February – 230 new daily cases
Monday, 8 February – 187 new daily cases
Tuesday, 9 February – 105 new daily cases
Williams said the metro would continue to remain in a state of readiness in containing the spread of the virus.
“Over the last week there have been extensive campaigns highlighting how prepared the city is in relation to the Covid-19 vaccine distribution programme,” he said.
Williams said the announcement by the national government that the AstraZeneca vaccine would not be rolled out was a setback in the country’s fight to contain the virus.
He said it was critical that the country has vaccines in place so that citizens are protected.
“Regardless, the metro is ready. We have identified the facilities that must support these efforts and ensured that our staff are trained and prepared for when vaccines arrive,” he said.
“However, it is important that in the interim we continue to adhere to the prescribed safety measures to prevent the further spread of the virus.
“Thank you to the residents of Tshwane for your continued support and efforts in this regard.”
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