Sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in Ekurhuleni North 1
The number of cases in Gauteng stood at 1 598 with 979 recoveries and 12 deaths
On May 2, the City of Ekurhuleni had recorded 349 Covid-19 cases with 235 recoveries.
The number of cases in Gauteng stood at 1 598 with 979 recoveries and 12 deaths.
The figures for the sub-districts were (in brackets are the numbers recorded on April 29):
Ekurhuleni North 1 (Kempton Park, Crystal Park, Ethafeni, Olifantsfontein, Tembisa, Winnie Mandela): 69 (37)
Ekurhuleni North 2 (Bedfordview, Boksburg, Chief Albert Luthuli, Dan Kubheka, Edenvale, Endayeni, Esangweni, Itireleng, Kemston, Lethabong, Ramaphosa, Reiger Park, Van Dyk Park): 94 (92)
Ekurhuleni East 1 (Etwatwa, Daveyton, Brakpan, Tsakane): 33 (33)
Ekurhuleni East 2 (Springs, Kwa-Thema, Duduza, Nigel): 31 (29)
Ekurhuleni South 1 (Alberton, Brackenhurst, Eden Park, Primrose, Germiston, Leondale, Dawn Park, Tswelopele, Vosloorus, Villa Liza): 78 (77)
Ekurhuleni South 2 (Thokoza, Greenfields, Kathlehong, Moleleki, Zonkizizwe, Palm Ridge, Moleleki, Tsietsi Sunrise View, Tamaho, Khumalo, Motsamai): 10 (10)
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