KAROO NEWS - During the Sarah Baartman District Municipality’s (SBDM) Joint Operations Committee (JOC) meeting today (2 July), concern was raised about the increase in the infection rate across the district.
According to a statement by the municipality, the current total cases for SBDM are 1354, with a total of 41 recorded deaths.
The breakdown of cases per municipality, as released by the SBDM, are as follows:
- Koukamma Municipality: 12
- Blue Crane Route Municipality: 89
- Ndlambe Municipality: 99
- Dr Beyers Naudé Municipality: 111
- Makana Municipality: 294
- Kouga Municipality: 350
- Sundays River Valley Municipality: 399
The municipality called on residents to adhere to the safety protocols and lockdown regulations. They also released the following guidelines:
- Wash your hands regularly with soap or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a flexed elbow or a tissue.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
For more information community members can contact the Covid19 24-hour hotline: 0800 029 999 or the Covid19 WhatsApp number: 0600 123 456.
The SBDM extended their condolences to the families of those who have lost loved ones due to Covid-19.
“The SBDM thanks health workers for their selflessness in helping in the fight against Covid19,” the statement read. “The SBDM also wants to encourage every community member to join the Eastern Cape’s provincial campaign to take a minute every day, between 6am – 7am and 6pm – 7pm, to clap hands, blow a Vuvuzela or beat the drums to thank health workers.”
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