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By Shakirah Thebus 
28m ago
Globally, the number of infections has increased to 2,341,066 people with the US. USA In 735 287 infections.
Prime Minister Alan Winde said Sunday that the Western Cape had reported 866 confirmed cases. He said there were currently 635 people infected, while about 215 had recovered. Thirty-eight people were in the hospital and 12 of them in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). He said 16 people had died from the virus, with a 45-year-old man the latest fatality.
Winde said 16,499 tests had been carried out in the Western Cape, with more tests planned today across the province.
Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo said: “Our behavior will now determine whether or not we are successful in preventing the spread of Covid-19. So it is important even if you are young, healthy or if you falsely believe that this virus will not kill you (it can).
“You will do well to stay home to protect others, especially elderly and immunocompromised people who are at increased risk of dying if they get Covid-19, as well as healthcare workers who have to expose themselves to the risk every day. . “
On Saturday, the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) said 3,034 people were now infected across the country, and 52 had succumbed to the killer virus.
The National Union of Education, Health, and Allied Workers said it was deeply concerned about the increasing number of front-line health care workers who became infected while on duty.
The union said it had seen an increase in the number of health workers who had been exposed to the virus.
“News of infected workers has been grabbing news headlines for the past few days. Private healthcare providers are the main culprits for failing to take proactive measures to protect workers from contracting the virus.
“This includes hospitals like MediClinic Morningside, Netcare Kingsway, St. Augustine and recently Netcare Pholoso in Polokwane.”
Meanwhile, Muslims across the country preparing for Ramadan said this year would be different from how they used to prepare and celebrate this holy month.
Ramadaan was expected to start on Friday, with many religious leaders dramatically altering the way it was traditionally spent to comply with blockade regulations.
The Muslim Judicial Council said: ‘With the closure regulations in place, a new system will be established to ensure that the spirit of Ramadan is improved in these difficult times.
“This in itself is a great blessing. Each home is lively and families plan their personal program to raise the spirit of Ramadan. “
The council said that many religious leaders would use social media platforms to direct messages of guidance and hope during this time.
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