LATEST: 1 852 active Covid-19 infections with total fully vaccinated at 269 297 on the West Rand

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng as at December 8 sits at 1 017 063 with 924 451 recoveries and 19 750 deaths.

A total number of 1 990 people are currently hospitalised in the public (1 013) and private (977) facilities.

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the West Rand is at 56 221 with 52 662 recoveries and 1 707 deaths. This translates to a total of 1 852 active cases. 

A total of 7 321 763 Covid-19 vaccinations have been administered in the Gauteng Province as of December 8. The total number of individuals fully vaccinated is at 3 917 950.

In the West Rand, which comprises Mogale City, Rand West City and Merafong City, 496 604 vaccinations have been administered, with 269 297 individuals fully vaccinated.

In the neighbouring City of Johannesburg, 3 165 685 vaccines have been administered with 1 629 048 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.