By Dumisani Sigogo – South Africa’s smallest province, Gauteng is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections, and the Premier David Makhura says “one in three people in the province is likely to be carrying Covid-19.”
Makhura addressed media Thursday afternoon in Johannesburg, saying the situation is “scary” as his government mooted tighter restrictions in the province.
In the past week, Gauteng has experienced rising COVID-19-related hospitalisations and new infections hitting a peak of 10,800 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday in 24 hours as 17,400 new infections were recorded across the country.
Earlier this week, Makhura welcomed military medics to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, where they are assisting to deal with the Covid-19 surge.
Makhura warned that more than 60 percent of the new confirmed Covid-19 cases were in Gauteng.
He implored everyone to take care and follow the laid down preventative protocols that include wearing a mask, regular handwashing with soap or using sanitiser, and observing social distance.
Makhura said: “Slowing the pandemic is in our hands.”
The Premier said from next week, 50 to 59-year-olds will start getting vaccinated. He said vaccinations will also open for law enforcement officers as of 1 July.
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