Covid-19 recoveries on the rise in Joburg’s northern suburbs
JOBURG – The Johannesburg district has recorded a total of 82 969 cases and 74 412 recoveries while 1 295 people have lost their lives to the novel virus.
In its latest sub-district breakdown the Gauteng Department of Health confirmed that Covid-19 recoveries in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs continue to rise at a steady pace.
As of 24 August, Region B recorded a total of 8 967 cases and 8 240 recoveries while Region E recorded a total of 13 435 cases and 11 328 recoveries.
Region B includes the suburbs of Randburg, Rosebank, Emmarentia, Greenside, Melville, Mayfair, Northcliff, Parktown and Parktown North. Region E includes the suburbs of Alexandra, Wynberg, Sandton, Orange Grove and Houghton.
The Johannesburg district has recorded a total of 82 969 cases and 74 412 recoveries while 1 295 people have lost their lives to the novel virus.
A total of 365 cases and 53 recoveries remain unallocated.
#COVID19 || NASREC QUARATINE/ISOLATION AND FIELD HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO OPERATE || GAUTENG CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES DISTRICT BREAKDOWN. #GautengCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/HoyWx1VYBH
— Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) August 25, 2020
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