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Source: South African Government | Apr 22, 2020

Coronavirus - South Africa: North West releases Coronavirus COVID-19 statistics

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 22, 2020/APO Group/ --

The total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the North West Province as announced by Minister of Health Dr. Zweli Mkhize on Monday, 20 April 2020 is 25. Rustenburg in Bojanala Platinum District is the Provincial epicenter with 12 of the 25 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Three patients are in hospital.

The breakdown of cases is as follows:

DISTRICT	CASES
Bojanala Platinum District	17
Rustenburg	12
Hartebeespoort	4
Brits	1

Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District	05
Klerksdorp	04
Potchefstroom	01

Ngaka Modiri Molema District	02
Mahikeng	02

Dr. Ruth Sekgomotsi Mompati District	01
Bloemhof	01

Thirteen COVID-19 confirmed positive persons have recovered. Ten recovered persons are in Bojanala District, two in Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District and one in Ngaka Modiri Molema District.

Issued by: North West Health

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of South African Government.