Meanwhile, the Eastern Cape government has called on citizens to be extra cautious as the province is grappling with an increasing number of COVID-19 hotspots areas.

On Monday night, President Ramaphosa declared Chris Hani District, Buffalo City, Amathole District, Alfred Nzo District, and the OR Tambo District as hotspot areas in addition to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and the Sarah Baartman District, which have already been declared hotspots.