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“In order to avail immediate expertise in the management of infections, prevention and control measures, the department has appointed a medical advisory panel and an additional 393 nursing personnel.
Recoveries
“This measure is also aimed at strengthening the capacity of the department in dealing with the coronavirus, particularly in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape. The number of recoveries has increased to 92,” said Nxumalo.
The breakdown is as follows:
Eastern Cape: 223 cases, 59 recoveries and two deaths;
Western Cape: 81 cases, 30 recoveries and one death;
Gauteng: 13 cases and one recovery;
Limpopo: two cases and one recovery;
Northern Cape: one case;