This, despite the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) having this afternoon reported that there were no positive cases in the province.  

But, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says some of the patients have already been taken in for quarantine by the provincial government. He says he will disclose the exact number of cases on Friday, once all patients are aware of their status.

Meanwhile, OFM News earlier broke the news that a massive coronavirus screening operation is planned at a primary school in Bloemfontein on Friday as a preventative measure.

Education MEC Tate Makgoe said about 600 learners and parents at the Brandwag Primary School will undergo screening after two of the learners might have been in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19.

The provincial Health spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi, confirmed that the department will administer the screening. 

According to Mvambi, both parents of Grade 1 and 3 learners will be screened in smaller groups to adhere to the regulation that no more than 100 people are allowed to gather, as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday. 

This is the number of people who’ve tested positive for the virus has soared to 150, as announced by Ramaphosa this afternoon.

OFM News/Olebogeng Motse and Lucky Nkuyane