Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku says the surge of cases in the province was expected after it recorded the second highest number of Covid-19 positive cases in the country.
As of 25 June, the province had recorded 26 156 positive cases, with 6 627 recoveries and 147 deaths.
The presentation showed that during Level 4 (1 to 31 May), cases recorded were 2 557, with 1 166 recoveries and 22 deaths but during the period of 1 June until present (Level 3 lockdown), 22 123 cases were recorded, with 4 513 recoveries and 114 deaths.
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Johannesburg remains the district with the highest number of positive cases at 12 892, with 3 670 recoveries and 80 deaths.
Masuku cautioned the only way to limit the spread of the virus was to avoid physical contact and adhering to lockdown regulations as there was still no cure.
