Limpopo health authorities say there are strong indications that the province is gradually entering the third wave of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections. Limpopo was one of the epicentres during the height of the second wave of the pandemic.
Health MEC, Doctor Phophi Ramathuba, says they are currently focusing on ensuring that a large number of the province’s population is vaccinated.
“We are worried by Waterberg district and especially Mookgophong Modimolle Municipality and Thabazimbi. One of the indicators, which is the weekly active cases incidents, which is supposed to be per hundred thousand people below 20 for you to say you are a bit safe. The overall province is at 6.1, Thabazimbi is already at 46 and Modimolle Mookgophong is already at 40.”
Limpopo Health concerned about the third COVId-19 wave
Meanwhile, South Africa has recorded 2 383 new coronavirus infections in the last 24-hour cycle, taking the total number to 1 637 848.
The country has also recorded 72 new COVID-19 related fatalities on Monday. This brings the total number of deaths to 55 874.
In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says most of the new deaths were recorded in the Free State.
“Regrettably, we report 72 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 6, Free State 21, Gauteng 7, Kwa-Zulu Natal 0, Limpopo 13, Mpumalanga 6, North West 0, Northern Cape 6 and Western Cape 13,” says Dr Mkhize.
Recoveries stand at 1 541 250.
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 11 378 282.
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