The Gauteng Health Department confirmed Monday morning. The death toll from the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal climbed to 12 overnight, the outbreak in the area was confirmed on Sunday. It now sits at 13.
MEC @NkomoNomantu and the team stayed at Jubilee Hospital until 22h00 tonight, ensuring that the two additional wards are ready to accommodate patients who could not be immediately admitted on arrival at the hospital. pic.twitter.com/aUllEvQwZP
— Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) May 21, 2023
“The death toll is currently standing at 12 people. By Sunday night 37 people were admitted to hospital. Another update will be given at midday,” says Gauteng Health Department Spokesman Motalatale Modiba.
He urged anyone exhibiting symptoms of diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach cramps to visit their nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
Modiba says 95 people with similar symptoms from Kanana, Suurman, Majaneng, Green Field, Carousel View, Lephengville and Sekampaneng were treated.
Hammanskraal residents have been urged not to drink tap water in their area. The water is currently being tested to determine the source of the outbreak. The results are expected by Wednesday.
People have also been warned never to drink water from unsafe sources such as rivers, dams, or streams unless boiled or disinfected
“We continue to urge communities that it is important to maintain hand hygiene. Wash your hands thoroughly. Surfaces should also be sanitised thoroughly.”
