EASTERN CAPE - WHILE CONFIRMED CASES CONTINUE TO RISE IN THE PROVINCE SO DO THE COVID-19 PATIENT RECOVERIES

There are 57 people being treated in hospitals across the province.

The recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in the  has continued to rise as 14 of the 16 patients quarantined at Glen Grey hospital have recovered and been discharged.

Eastern Cape Health Department spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo says the other two patients will spend seven more days in hospital, while receiving treatment.

There are 57 people being treated in hospitals across the province.

Kupelo says the MEC for Health Sindiswa Gomba is pleased about the recoveries.

He says, “We have recorded over 40 recoveries, the exact number of those will be announced by the national minister at an appropriate time. We are concerned about the lack of compliance with the lockdown, as this is aiding the virus…”

“We urge people to play their role to flatten the curve of the coronavirus,” added Kupelo.

via - SABC