Covid-19 cases in Joburg’s Region E continue to rise
JOBURG – The region includes the suburbs of Alexandra, Wynberg, Sandton, Orange Grove and Houghton.
Covid-19 cases in Johannesburg’s region E continue to increase at a rapid pace.
The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that the region recorded 192 new cases and 276 cumulative Covid-19-related deaths as of 13 January.
The region includes the suburbs of Alexandra, Wynberg, Sandton, Orange Grove and Houghton.
Also in the northern suburbs, region B recorded an increase of 136 new cases and 192 Covid-19-cumulative deaths.
Suburbs in the region include Randburg, Rosebank, Emmarentia, Greenside, Melville, Mayfair, Northcliff, Parktown and Parktown North.
The City of Johannesburg was officially identified as a hotspot by President Cyril Ramaphosa last month.
#COVID19 || #COVID19 || JOHANNESBURG CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES DISTRICT BREAKDOWN AS AT 12 JANUARY 2021. #StaySafe @Healthjhb1 pic.twitter.com/5t6nQjyV8N
— Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) January 13, 2021
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