Covid-19 cases skyrocket in Tshwane
“Our most recent Covid-19 report indicates that active cases have drastically increased to 6 697 as of this Monday, November 29,” Tshwane mayor Randall Williams said.
The Tshwane metro has noted a sudden rapid increase in active Covid-19 cases with figures now reaching more than 1 000 new cases per day.
Tshwane mayor Randall Williams said the metro had recorded a notable increase in the number of active Covid-19 cases.
Williams said the increasing number of active Covid-19 cases was a concern and should serve as a stark reminder to residents to be cautious and recommit to the relevant protocols.
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“Our most recent Covid-19 report indicates that active cases have drastically increased to 6 697 as of this Monday, November 29, while last week Monday, the number of active cases stood at 1 689.”
Williams said the change was significant from previous period.
“New confirmed daily cases have also increased rapidly, reaching the 1 000 mark. This represents a sharp rise from last week, where confirmed daily cases averaged around 300.”
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The number of cases for the last five days has been as follows:
• Thursday, November 25: 547 new cases
• Friday: 1 100 new cases •
Saturday: 1 089 new cases •
Sunday: 1 387 new cases •
Monday: 1 204 new cases.
“I want to appeal to residents to continue practising social distancing, wearing masks and sanitising regularly.
“The metro will ensure that its comprehensive Covid-19 management strategy is implemented across all regions of Tshwane at its 67 public vaccination sites.”
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He said the strategies included conducting community education drives and setting up pop-up vaccination sites in a variety of locations, including workplaces that had asked for metro assistance.
“Vaccination is critically important to ensure that we prevent an increase in Covid-19 hospitalisations.
“Residents are encouraged to go out and get vaccinated.”
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