The Department of Health in the North West Province has reported that 2 Coronavirus recoveries have been recorded in the Province. These news came on the hills of the Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize reporting an increase in the number of confirmed COVID19 cases in South Africa. “As at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1686. This is an increase of 31 from the previously reported cases.”

There has been no death report in the North West Province, contrary to the increase in the country. The Minister on Monday, 06 April 2020, report one new death due to Coronavirus. This brings the total of fatalities to 12 nationwide. “Today we are saddened to report another COVID-19 related death. The deceased patient is a 57 year old male from the Western Cape, who was admitted on the 5th April 2020.He had co-morbidities that included diabetes and ischaemic heart disease.” Reported the Minister.

To date the number of people who have recovered from COVID19 is 45 nationwide.

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-The VIP Team