Covid-19 case numbers low, but hotspots emerging in over 12 Gauteng townships, suburbs – Makhura
Makhura said the province was not enjoying the closure of the economy – but, when the economy opened, measures had to be put in place to ensure the environment was not harmful to people.
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“I don’t want anyone thinking that we are enjoying the fact that the economy is closed. We are not enjoying being on Level 4, we would like to move to Level 3, but we are realistic people.
“For example, I want to go to my haircut guy and be sure that small outfit complies. I want to be sure of these contact businesses – we want them to be open, but measures must be in place to protect people,” he concluded.
As of Thursday, 14 May, 2020, the province had the second highest number of cases nationally – 2 074, with 1 547 recoveries and 24 deaths.