Gauteng Provincial government briefing summary:
Premier David Makhura says that the Covid-19 is gaining
momentum in Gauteng as the data from a growing infection rate shows.
There is increase in the number of active cases in Gauteng.
There are 47% recoveries, 52% active cases last week. Now there are 62% active
cases.
The premier linked most of the new cases to an increase in mining
activity.
In the hotspots in the West Rand there are new cases coming
up, linked to mining activity, says Makhura
He said that interventions work and the government has been
actively tracing contacts of new cases.
On schools, 56 have had positive cases and WHO protocols
have been enacted to ensure that the institutions can open again as soon as
possible.
Makhura though, expressed concerns about the continued
vandalism at schools, highlighting that more than 400 people have been
arrested.
At least 85% of the staff and pupils have returned to school
and the province is preparing for the other grades.
Health MEC Bandile Masuku highlighted the impact of
alcohol-related injuries on the health system, but stopped short of calling for
a ban in the province.
Makhura said that a decision will be made in the next few
days.