Staff Reporter.
The mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Geoffrey Makhubo, has been hospitalised, following complications related to Covid-19.
The City’s spokesperson Mlimandlela Ndamase said in statement on Saturday that Makhubo will remain in hospital “until his medical team is satisfied [with] his recovery”.
Makhubo went into self-quarantine on 20 June, during which time he committed to continue monitoring and providing guidance on work being carried out to contain and manage the spread of Covid-19 in Johannesburg.
The City urged residents to continue adhering to Level 4 lockdown regulations and following non-pharmaceutical preventative measures such as wearing a mask.
“Joburg residents are urged once more to take all necessary precautions to remain safe and to avoid infection. This includes strict adherence to non-medical practices of wearing masks, sanitising regularly and minimising movement in line with the Level 4 restrictions announced by the president,” Ndamase said.
As of 1 July, the Gauteng health department said the province has amassed 13,094 deaths, 662,300 confirmed cases and 554,529 recoveries. 7,515 people are currently hospitalised due to Covid-19.