Gelvandale has emerged as the area with the highest number of active Covid-19 cases in Nelson Mandela Bay, with 56 cases at present.
That is followed By Walmer with 43 cases and Summerstrand with 40 active cases.
The latest figures released by the Eastern Cape department of health show that there were 142 new cases in the Bay over a 24-hour period.
This brings the total number of active cases in the Bay to 744.
On Monday Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane said a rapid rise of active cases had been observed in Nelson Mandela Bay, followed by the Sarah Baartman district municipality and Buffalo City Metro.
As of Monday the Bay was declared a high-risk zone.
HeraldLIVE
Gelvandale now Nelson Mandela Bay Covid-19 hotspot
Image: Pixabay
Gelvandale has emerged as the area with the highest number of active Covid-19 cases in Nelson Mandela Bay, with 56 cases at present.
That is followed By Walmer with 43 cases and Summerstrand with 40 active cases.
The latest figures released by the Eastern Cape department of health show that there were 142 new cases in the Bay over a 24-hour period.
This brings the total number of active cases in the Bay to 744.
On Monday Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane said a rapid rise of active cases had been observed in Nelson Mandela Bay, followed by the Sarah Baartman district municipality and Buffalo City Metro.
As of Monday the Bay was declared a high-risk zone.
HeraldLIVE
NMU shuts down classes as Covid-19 numbers rise
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending Now
Latest Videos