The Free State Department of Health says they have detected the C1.2 COVID-19 variant in three of the five districts of the province.
The department’s Dr Sammy Mokoena says the new variant has been detected in Mangaung, Lejweleputswa and Fezile Dabi Districts.
He says the Delta variant remains prevalent however they are concerned about the new variant.
The Free State has surpassed the 152 000 infections mark.
Dr Mokoena explains has urged residents to continue taking care of themselves.
“Almost 5% in total in the province of the cases that have been seen have been attributed to C1.2 and that means our people should continue to take care of themselves, wear their musks, wash their hand, social distance and make sure that they vaccinate,” says Mokoena.
A s of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 2 824 063 with 4 118 new cases reported. Today 198 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 83 617 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 2 599 667 with a recovery rate of 92,1% pic.twitter.com/52nrg546yq
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) September 6, 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic | Discussion on new C.1.2 variant:
Latest SA stats:South Africa has recorded 4 118 new COVID-19 cases taking total cases to 2 824 063.
A further 198 COVID-19-related deaths have also been reported, taking the country’s total fatalities since the pandemic outbreak to 83 617.
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#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 29,365 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 4,118 new cases, which represents a 14.0% positivity rate. A further 198 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 83,617 to date. Read more:https://t.co/VQ9n9lwKTV pic.twitter.com/29sPCUAQ9c
— NICD (@nicd_sa) September 6, 2021