POLOKWANE – The death was confirmed by Limpopo Department of health MEC, Phophi Ramathuba, earlier today.

“It is with sadness that Limpopo announces another Covid-19 death. This is the third death in the province since the start of Covid-19,” revealed Ramathuba.

To date, 41 cases have been recorded cumulatively, with only 10 cases remaining active and in isolation, and 28 recovered.

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Ramathuba said the recorded death was from the private sector (Netcare Pholoso) and the deceased was a 76-year-old with a known heart problem who needed an emergency, life-saving procedure to keep his heart working.

“Unfortunately he passed away whilst busy with the operation. He had also tested Covid-19 positive and therefore it was reported as a coronavirus death,” added Ramathuba.

The MEC said as of Thursday there were no Covid-19 patients admitted to Limpopo hospitals, both private and public.

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Meanwhile Steelburger/Lydenburg News learnt from reliable sources that two more coronavirus cases were reported in Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality.

One patient tested positive at a private surgery in Steelpoort while the other positive case is from the local mines.

The FTLM has three coronavirus cases with one fatality.