Four Joburg metro officers test positive for Covid- 19

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has recorded four positive cases for the Covid-19. 

One officer fell ill on night shift on Wednesday and was tested at Milpark Hospital. 

The officer has been discharged and is now in quarantine at one of the medical facilities in the City which specialises in the treatment of Covid-19 patients. JMPD management arranged for other officers who worked with the infected officer to be tested.

A total of 107 officers were tested by Monday afternoon and three more officers, tested positive for Covid-19. They are also currently in quarantine.

“The JMPD has implemented measures to ensure officers have access to personal protective equipment and is rolling out on-going screening and testing of officers to ensure their safety and well-being” said acting Chief of Police, Director Sipho Delphu. 

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At least 5 006 730 cases, including 328 047 fatalities have been registered.

Europe has been the hardest hit with 1 954 519 cases and 169 880 deaths while the United States has 1 551 853 cases and 93 439 deaths.

The statistics represent only a fraction of the exact total of cases with many countries testing only the most serious infections.

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Gauteng constitutes 13% of the cases,

2 600 confirmed cases,

8% of the active cases on national level,

Contribute 19% of recoveries,

Fatalities contributes 8%

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