Gauteng Covid-19 active cases at 15 788

Gauteng’s overall Covid-19 positive cases climbed to 227 559 with 207 060 recoveries and 4 711 deaths thus far, according to figures published by the Department of Health.

This saw the province having about 15 788 active cases.

The Gauteng province recorded 223 new cases on Tuesday.

The Department of Health said out of 150 189 contacts traced (individuals who were in contact with a person who tested positive for Covid-19), 132 062  people have completed the 10 days monitoring period, with no symptoms reported and were de-isolated.

The number of hospitalised people due to Covid-19 in the province stood at 1 718.

Breakdown per district of cases and recoveries:

•  Johannesburg: 90 678 cases and 84 999  recoveries
•  Ekurhuleni: 50 684  cases and 49 370 recoveries
•  Tshwane: 51 564 cases and 48 359 recoveries
• Sedibeng: 15 349   cases and 11 934  recoveries
• West Rand: 14 539 cases and 12 398 recoveries

Sub-district totals:

City of Tshwane 51 564 cases breakdown:

•  City of Tshwane 1: Ga-Rankuwa, Mabopane, Winterveldt, Soshanguve, Rosslyn, Karen Park, Wonderboom, Akasia, Nina Park, Orchards, Amandasig, Theresa Park, Pretoria North (11 372);
•  City of Tshwane 2: Hammanskraal, Temba, Suurman, Dilopye, Stinkwater, Ramotse, New Eersterust, Kameeldrift, Pyramid/Rooiwal, Doornpoort, Kekana Gardens, Marokolong, Randstown, Kanana (3 795)
•  City of Tshwane 3: Atteridgeville, Laudium, Pretoria CBD, Hercules, Danville, Saulsville, Lotus Gardens, Pretoria West (15 982);
• City of Tshwane 4: Lyttelton, Eldoraigne, Waterkloof, Olievenhoutbosch, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion, Brooklyn, Hatfield (7 833);
•  City of Tshwane 5: East Lynne, Rayton, Cullinan, Dewagensdrift, Refilwe, Silverton, Onverwacht (1 155);
•  City of Tshwane 6: Eersterust, Lethabong, Mamelodi, Silver Lakes, Garsfontein, Lynnwood, Queenswood, Wilgers, Waltloo, Equestria, Mooikloof, Brummeria (9 868); and
•  City of Tshwane 7: Ekangala, Sokhulumi, Dark City, Zithobeni, Bronkhorstspruit, Kanana, Rethabiseng (1 355).
• In the Tshwane district, the department reported 204 unallocated cases.

 City of Johannesburg 90 678 cases breakdown:

• City of Johannesburg A: Diepsloot, Kya Sands, Dainfern, Midrand, Lanseria, Fourways, Ivory Park (9 262);
•  City of Johannesburg B: Randburg, Rosebank, Emmarentia, Greenside, Melville, Mayfair, Northcliff, Parktown, Parktown North (9 845);
•  City of Johannesburg C: Roodepoort, Constantia Kloof, Northgate, Florida, Bram Fisherville (11 715);
•  City of Johannesburg D: Doornkop, Soweto, Dobsonville, Protea Glen (20 900);
• City of Johannesburg E: Alexandra, Wynberg, Sandton, Orange Grove, Houghton (14 754);
•  City of Johannesburg F: Inner City, Johannesburg South (15 832); and
•  City of Johannesburg G: Orange Farm, Weilers Farm, Ennerdale, Lenasia, Eldorado Park, Protea South (7 907).
• The department reported 463 unallocated cases within the district.

Ekurhuleni 50 684 cases breakdown:

•  Ekurhuleni East 1: Etwatwa, Daveyton, Brakpan, Tsakane (6 250);
•  Ekurhuleni East 2: Springs, Kwa-Thema, Duduza, Nigel (5 589);
• Ekurhuleni North 1: Birchleigh, Birchleigh North, Bonaero Park, Crystal Park, Erin, Ethafeni, Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein, Tembisa, Winnie Mandela (9 946);
•  Ekurhuleni North 2: Bedfordview, Benoni, Boksburg, Chief Albert Luthuli, Dan Kubheka, Edenvale, Endayeni, Esangweni, Itireleng, Kemston, Lethabong, Ramaphosa, Reiger Park, Van Dyk Park (12 484);
•  Ekurhuleni South 1: Alberton, Brackenhurst, Eden Park, Primrose, Germiston, Leondale, Dawn Park, Tswelopele, Vosloorus, Villa Liza (11 469) and
• Ekurhuleni South 2: Thokoza, Greenfields, Katlehong, Moleleki, Zonkizizwe, Palm Ridge, Tsietsi Sunrise View, Tamaho, Khumalo, Motsamai (4 832).
• The district had 114 unallocated cases.

Sedibeng district 15 349 cases breakdown:

• Lesedi: 2 008   cases;
• Emfuleni: 11 683 cases;
•  Midvaal: 1 604  cases;
• And 54   unallocated cases.

West Rand district 14 539 cases breakdown:

•  Mogale City: 7 513 cases;
• Rand West City: 3 881 cases;
• Merafong City: 3 041 cases;
• And 104 unallocated cases.

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