This, after a case of the novel coronavirus was reported. Police spokesperson, Vish Naidoo, confirmed to OFM News that the station shut its doors after a member tested positive for Covid-19.

Meanwhile, this report of a positive Covid-19 case at the station follows after an employee at the Matlosana Municipality also tested positive.

This led to the closing of offices for disinfection.

The province so far has 394 active cases of Covid-19 after 73 patients recovered from the virus, and one death was recorded from 468 reported cases.

Last month Health MEC, Madoda Sambatha, announced two police officers from Madibeng - which includes Hartbeespoort - and one from Matlosana - in Klerskdorp - tested positive for the virus.

Meanwhile, Health Minister, dr. Zweli Mkhize, on Wednesday night announced that 45 973 people have been confirmed positive with the virus.

Mkhize also announced that a total number of 952 patients have now passed away from Covid-19, and 24 258 patients have thus far recovered.

The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) also last night revealed that a total of 40 973 Covid-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours.

The institute further adds that there are 2 550 new cases of the virus across the country and 44 new Covid-19 related deaths.

OFM News