Covid-19: Gauteng confirmed cases goes up to 865
The department confirmed that there have been 350 recoveries in the province.
The Gauteng Health Department has given a daily update of the confirmed positive Covid-19 cases and, as of 13 April, cases are now at 865. On 12 April cases were at 813, a confirmed increase of 52 cases.
Breakdown per district:
- Johannesburg – 508
- Tshwane – 101
- West Rand – 30
- Sedibeng – 8
- Ekurhuleni – 141
- Unallocated cases – 77
There have been 350 recoveries in Gauteng and three confirmed deaths.
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