This now means that the number of deaths in that province has increased from 6 to 7. The provincial Health Department spokesperson, Lebohang Majaha, confirms that a 64-year-old female from the Kareeberg Local Municipality which includes Carnarvon in the Pixley ka Seme District, passed away. 

This death comes as Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, on Thursday announced that 129 more Covid-19 related deaths have been reported bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 3720. Meanwhile, so far the Northern Cape has roughly 765 active cases after 267 patients recovered from the virus, and 7 deaths were recorded.

The rise in the rate of infection in the province has affected more schools. The Department of Education on Thursday revealed that 26 schools, which includes primary and secondary schools, were forced to close due to confirmed positive cases. The department said, “Although these are individual cases that were reported, we remain on high alert at all levels and follow the Covid-19 regulations and guidelines”.

“The bulk of the schools that are directly affected by the Covid-19 infections, are situated in the Pixley Ka Seme District, Frances Baard District and the John Toalo Gaetsewe District. Out of the 26 schools that were closed, 9 schools have already re-opened and continues with teaching and learning,” the department added.

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