The Khayelitsha & Eastern subdistrict in the Metro has been identified as an area of concern with a 45% and 40% increase of recorded COVID-19 infections respectively. Areas driving these new infections are Khayelitsha, Ilitha Park, Mandela Park, Harare, Ikewzi Park, Kuils River, Strand, Somerset West, Eerste River, Sir Lowrys Pass.
New cases in the Khayelitsha & Eastern Subdistrict in the Metropole over the last 7 days:
|
Active cases 14 days ago |
New active cases over last seven days |
Percentage increase |
Eastern (Somerset West, Strand, Macassar, Kuils River, Kleinvlei, Nomzamo, Lwandle) |
307 |
431 |
40% |
Khayelitsha (Harare, Ilitha Park, Ikwezi Park, Mandela Park) |
124 |
180 |
45% |
Reports from our local surveillance team indicate that gatherings at social events, going to shopping centres while not adhering to protective measures such as wearing a mask and keeping a distance continues to contribute to the increase of positive cases.
We call on the citizens to do their part so we can bring the situation under control again. We all have a role to play through our own actions. Our behaviour will be influenced once we acknowledge and accept that the virus is not gone but will be with us over the holidays and beyond. Therefore, we need to remain safe and protect each other by:
Every single resident should assume that Covid-19 is everywhere they go and take all the necessary precautions at every point along their journey.