Covid-19 cases increase in BNLM

As of 12 October, the Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality recorded an increase of 73 cases across the municipal district. One additional Covid-19-related fatality has been recorded, which brings the total number of deaths to 37.

“Residents are reminded to continue practicing Covid-19 safety measures,” the municipality said in a statement.

The breakdown per town is as follows:

Graaff-Reinet: 625 cases, 53 active cases, 545 recoveries, 27 deaths

Pearston: 102 cases, 11 active cases, 88 recoveries, 3 deaths

Jansenville: 116 cases, 8 active cases, 103 recoveries, 5 deaths

Steytlerville: 11 cases, 6 active cases, 5 recoveries, 0 deaths

Willowmore: 90 cases, 4 active cases, 84 recoveries, 2 deaths

Kirkwood: 496 cases, 3 active cases, 457 recoveries, 36 deaths

Cookhouse: 264 cases, 2 active cases, 260 recoveries, 2 deaths

Aberdeen: 94 cases, 1 active case, 90 recoveries, 3 deaths

Klipplaat: 11 cases, 1 active case, 10 recoveries, 0 deaths

Rietbron: 2 cases, 0 active cases, 2 recoveries, 0 deaths