Gauteng Covid-19 cases climb to 45 944
The number of confirmed cases increased by 3 063 since Tuesday.
The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng stood at 45 944 with 12 957 recoveries and 244 deaths on Wednesday, according to a statement published by the Department of Health on Thursday.
The department said out of 30 788 contacts traced (individuals who were in contact with a person who tested positive for Covid-19), 20 055 people have completed the 14 days monitoring period with no symptoms reported and they were de-isolated.
The department said 3 091 people were currently hospitalised in public and private facilities.
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Breakdown per district of cases and recoveries:
– Johannesburg: 22 388 cases and 7 328 recoveries
– Ekurhuleni: 9 845 cases and 2 901 recoveries
– Tshwane: 7 235 cases and 1 707 recoveries
– Sedibeng: 1 769 cases and 135 recoveries
– West Rand: 2 902 cases and 886 recoveries
Sub-district totals:
City of Tshwane 7 235 cases breakdown:
– City of Tshwane 1: Ga-Rankuwa, Mabopane, Winterveldt, Soshanguve, Rosslyn, Karenpark, Wonderboom, Akasia, Nina Park, Orchards, Amandasig, Theresa Park, Pretoria North (1 458)
– City of Tshwane 2: Hammanskraal, Temba, Suurman, Dilopye, Stinkwater, Ramotse, New Eersterus, Kameeldrift, Pyramid/Rooiwal, Doornpoort, Kekana Gardens, KekansStad, Marokolong, Randstown, Kanana (377)
– City of Tshwane 3: Atteridgeville, Laudium, Pretoria CBD, Hercules, Danville, Saulsville, Lotus, Pretoria West (2 317)
– City of Tshwane 4: Lyttelton, Eldoraigne, Waterkloof, Olievenhoutbosch, Rooihuiskraal, Silverton, Centurion, Brooklyn, Hatfield (1 529)
– City of Tshwane 5: East Lynne, Rayton, Cullinan, Dewagensdrift, Refilwe,Silverton, Onverwacht (116)
– City of Tshwane 6: Eersterus, Lethabong, Mamelodi, Silverlakes, Garsfontein, Lynnwood, Queenswood, Wilgers, Watloo, Equestria, Mooikloof, Brummeria (1 240)
– City of Tshwane 7: Ekangala, Sokhulumi, Dark City, Zithobeni, Bronkhorstspruit, Kanana, Rethabiseng (119)
In the Tshwane district, the department reported 79 unallocated cases.
City of Johannesburg 22 388 cases breakdown:
– City of Johannesburg A: Diepsloot, Kya Sands, Dainfern, Midrand, Lanseria, Fourways, Ivory Park (1 903)
– City of Johannesburg B: Randburg, Rosebank, Emmarentia, Greenside, Melville, Mayfair, Northcliff, Parktown, Parktown North (2 685)
– City of Johannesburg C: Roodepoort, Constantia Kloof, Northgate, Florida, Bram Fisherville (2 698)
– City of Johannesburg D: Doornkop, Soweto, Dobsonville, Protea Glen (4 463)
– City of Johannesburg E: Alexandra, Wynberg, Sandton, Orange Grove, Houghton (3 433)
– City of Johannesburg F: Inner City, Johannesburg South (5 005)
– City of Johannesburg G: Orange Farm, Weilers Farm, Ennerdale, Lenasia, Eldorado Park, Protea South (1 845)
– The department indicated there were 356 unallocated cases within the district.
Ekurhuleni 9 845 cases breakdown:
– Ekurhuleni East 1: Etwatwa, Daveyton, Brakpan, Tsakane (956)
– Ekurhuleni East 2: Springs, Kwa-Thema, Duduza, Nigel (852)
– Ekurhuleni North 1: Birchleigh, Birchleigh North, Bonaero Park, Crystal Park, Erin, Ethafeni, Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein, Tembisa, Winnie Mandela (2 021)
– Ekurhuleni North 2: Bedfordview, Benoni, Boksburg, Chief Albert Luthuli, Dan Kubheka, Edenvale, Endayeni, Esangweni, Itireleng, Kemston, Lethabong, Ramaphosa, Reiger Park, Van Dyk Park (2 624)
– Ekurhuleni South 1: Alberton, Brackenhurst, Eden Park, Primrose, Germiston, Leondale, Dawn Park,Tswelopele, Vosloorus, Villa Liza (2 410)
– Ekurhuleni South 2: Thokoza, Greenfields, Katlehong, Moleleki, Zonkizizwe, Palm Ridge, Moleleki,Tsietsi Sunrise View, Tamaho, Khumalo, Motsamai (9946)
– The district had 36 unallocated cases.
Sedibeng district 1 769 cases breakdown:
– Lesedi: 245 cases
– Emfuleni: 1 296 cases
– Midvaal: 184 cases
– And 44 unallocated cases.
West Rand district 2 902 cases breakdown:
– Mogale City: 1 474 cases
– Rand West City: 590 cases
– Merafong City: 744 cases
And 94 unallocated cases.
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