Alexandra, Wynberg, Sandton, Orange Grove and Houghton are the areas with the most cases in the city.
Department spokesperson Kwara Kekana said the number of confirmed cases had increased to 1,952 as of Sunday. He said more than 7,000 people who came into contact with those who tested positive had been cleared of the virus.
“Out of a total of 9,486 contacts traced , 7,786 people have completed the 14-day monitoring period with no symptoms reported and they are therefore de-isolated,” said Kekana. Johannesburg remains the epicentre of the virus in the province with 1,070 confirmed cases. Kekana said 59 people who tested positive were being treated for the virus in private and public facilities.“Allocating Gauteng cases to respective districts is ongoing.
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced on Sunday that more than 10,000 people had tested positive countrywide, and 194 had succumbed to the virus.
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