Covid-19 deaths continue to rise in Ugu
Nationally, latest statistics showed that the confirmed caseload stood at over 1 420 000 and the death toll at 41 797.
While the Covid-19 infection rate is on a downward spiral, deaths continue to rise across the country.
At the time of writing, the Ugu district had recorded 16 514 confirmed cases and 485 deaths.
According to statistics from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, Ugu recorded 101 Covid-19 related deaths between January 18 and 27.
The recovery rate in the district stood at 13 406.
In a recent statement, KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala discouraged individuals from claiming they have beaten Covid-19, as re-infection is possible.
“We caution those who are declaring on social media and elsewhere that they have beaten Covid-19. Such statements are dangerous and even insensitive at a time when so many people are in mourning, having lost their loved ones. They create a false sense of security that implies that when people recover from Covid-19, they will not contract the virus again,” he said.
The Premier said such statements were reckless as there is a growing body of scientific evidence and living examples that prove that it is possible to get re-infected.
He also raised concerns about the late presentation to healthcare facilities by patients.
He urged citizens to act with speed when they notice symptoms such as fever, dry cough, tiredness, loss of taste, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, and loss of speech or movement.
“We remain extremely concerned that far too many people are responding late to these symptoms, and arriving at our health care facilities when it is simply too difficult or impossible to save them.”
Nationally, latest statistics showed that the confirmed caseload stood at over 1 420 000 and the death toll at 41 797.
Also, the recoveries had risen to 88 percent after over 1 200 000 patients recuperated.
Globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported 99 363 697 confirmed cases oand 2 135 959 deaths, at the time of writing.
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