Twenty-five people have tested positive for Covid-19 in KwaZulu-Natal after attending a wedding, in contravention of lockdown laws.
KwaZulu-Natal residents have since been urged to adhere to the lockdown regulations after the event, which took place last week.
Important precautionary measures, including social distancing and wearing of masks, were disregarded, he said. “We want to plead with all of our fellow citizens to know that Covid-19 spreads faster with gatherings. No-one is immune or can be a 'starring' or the invincible main actor on Covid-19 as there is no cure. We plead with everyone to adhere to the regulations.KwaZulu-Natal had recorded 23,751 infections, 280 deaths and 6,021 recoveries by Saturday.
He said the number of Covid-19 cases being recorded was alarming as the province had averaged 1,000 new cases in recent weeks.
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