Polokwane and Lephalale record bulk of new cases in Limpopo
In the past week, Polokwane recorded 494 new positive cases while Lephalale reported a total of 465 new cases. Here is a breakdown of positive, active cases and deaths recorded in each municipality.
POLOKWANE – According to the Limpopo Department of Health, the province has recorded 124 567 positive cumulative cases and 4 108 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
In the past 7-day reporting cycle Polokwane reported 494 new positive cases and two deaths while Lephalale recorded a total of 465 new cases and one death. In total, the province recorded 2 101 new Covid-19 cases.
Here is a breakdown of positive, active cases and deaths recorded in each municipality:
As the cases increase Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba urges residents who are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccination to get their jab.
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