Covid-19: Positive cases pass 400 000 mark
The death rate has reached 6 093, with the majority in Western Cape (2 780), Eastern Cape (1 393) and Gauteng (1 187).
South Africa has past the 400 000 positive Covid-19 cases mark, with a total of 408 052 confirmed cases.
The death rate has reached 6 093, with the majority in:
- Western Cape, 2 780,
- Eastern Cape, 1 393 and
- Gauteng 1 187
President Cyril Ramaphosa last night announced that schools would be closed for a month, in an attempt to see the country through the peak with the fewest possible casualties. The academic year will also have to continue into 2021, according to the President.
Tabled the Health adjusted budget vote in parliament, this afternoon. #HealthAdjustedBudgetVote pic.twitter.com/87BWflwQOc
— Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) July 23, 2020
Notice: Coronavirus reporting at Caxton Local Media aims to combat fake news
Dear reader,
As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as “fake news”) is circulating online. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. Local newsrooms follow a strict pre-publication fact-checking protocol. A national task team has been established to assist in bringing you credible news reports on Covid-19.
Readers with any comments or queries may contact National Group Editor Irma Green (irma@caxton.co.za) or Legal Adviser Helene Eloff (helene@caxton.co.za).
Read original story on northcliffmelvilletimes.co.za
