KAROO NEWS - The rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in the Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipal (DBNLM) area is cause for concern.
A total number of 232 new cases have been reported for the period of 22 - 26 July. This brings the number of cases reported for the period 1 July to 26 July to a terrifying total of 1 403.
A total number of 198 Covid-19 related deaths in the DBNLM area have been recorded since the outbreak of the virus in 2020.
The number of active cases can be summarized as follows:
- 22 July 2021: 338
- Graaff-Reinet 283
Aberdeen (12), Adendorp (4), Asherville (36), Bergendal (3), Geluksdal (1), Jansenville (16), Kroonvale (64), Lotusville (2), Nieu Bethesda (9), Santaville (12), Selfbou (10), Spandauville (2), Sunnyside (3), Thembalesizwe (1), Umasizakhe (45), Willowmore (15) and Graaff-Reinet Town (103).
- 24 July 2021: 450
- Graaff-Reinet: 383
Aberdeen (13), Adendorp (8), Asherville (48), Bergendal (2), Geluksdal (3), Jansenville (17), Koebergville (2), Kroonvale (92), Lotusville (1), Nieu Bethesda (17), Santaville (29), Selfbou (6), Spandauville (3), Sunnyside (4), Thembalesizwe (1), Umasizakhe (65), Willowmore (18) and Graaff-Reinet Town (121).
- 26 July 2021: 551
- Graaff-Reinet: 484
Aberdeen (11), Adendorp (9), Asherville 63), Bergendal (2), Geluksdal (4), Jansenville (12), Koebergville (3), Kroonvale (119), Lotusville (1), Nieu Bethesda (19), Rietbron (1), Santaville (45), Selfbou (9), Spandauville (5), Steytlerville (1), Sunnyside (3), Umasizakhe (68), Willowmore (20), Lochedale Farm (2) and Graaff-Reinet Town(154).
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