The Sandton Chronicle notes with concern a screenshot that is doing the rounds on social media.

The screenshot shows the date 6 January 2025. This is our website format which shows the current date and not the date the article was published.

The article is an old story which was published on 24 April 2020. Read the original article here: Covid-19 cases rise to 90 at Morningside Mediclinic

We urge our readers and the community at large to fact-check screenshots before sharing as this causes unnecessary panic.

The Gauteng Department of Health reached out to the Sandton Chronicle and is aware of the concern raised by the public. Morningside Mediclinic also contacted the newsroom and we both confirmed that the information was sent and published by the Sandton Chronicle in April 2020.