Covid-19: Tshwane daily cases dropping
While infections continue to decline, mayor Randall Williams urged residents to remain vigilant and register for the vaccine. As of Sunday (August 15), the number of vaccines administered in Tshwane stood at 588 335.
Although coronavirus infections in the coastal provinces have been on a steady increase, Pretoria has continued experiencing a drop in daily cases.
According to the latest Gauteng health stats, Tshwane active cases stood at 3 987 as of Monday.
Tshwane mayor Randall Williams described this as another significant weekly decline in active cases. The previous week, the active Covid-19 cases stood at 5 304.
“The weekly decline in active Covid-19 cases will always be encouraging to monitor, but equally we must remain vigilant and adhere to well known Covid-19 regulations.”
Williams urged eligible residents to register for the Covid-19 vaccine. As of Sunday (August 15), vaccines administered in the region stood at 588 335.
The region has the second-highest number of vaccinated people in the province thus far.
“The metro has just recently increased public vaccination sites to 43 and they are all spread across different regions of the metro,” Williams said.
“As always our teams are ready to assist all qualifying residents to get their vaccinations.”
According to the Gauteng health department, the region recorded the following infections:
– Thursday, 12 August 2021: 742 new cases
– Friday, 13 August 2021: 609 new cases
– Saturday, 14 August 2021: 551 new cases
– Sunday, 15 August 2021: 372 new cases
– Monday, 16 August 2021: 152 new cases
– Tuesday, 17 August: 372 new cases
Although infections dropped, some areas remained of concern.
Last Monday, Tshwane region 3 (Atteridgeville, Laudium, Pretoria CBD, Hercules, Danville, Saulsville and Lotus Gardens) had the highest number of active infections in the province. It had 1 534 cases.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura recently said research and data indicated there was vaccine hesitancy among men.
“More than 40% of the 1.3 million persons over 60 are yet to be vaccinated in Gauteng. This is the most vulnerable age group who are likely to experience severe illness and hospitalisation in the event they contract the coronavirus,” Makhura said.
“A special plea is made to all persons who are 60 years and older who have not presented themselves for vaccination to do so urgently.”
He said he was also worried about those aged between 50 and 59 as their numbers stand slightly above 400 000.
“All young people are urged to assist elderly people to get vaccinated.”
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