Cholera outbreak: Death toll rises to 31, with all but 2 fatalities in Gauteng | News24

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The number of people who have died due to cholera-related illnesses has risen to 31, the national Department of Health announced on Thursday afternoon. | YoliswaSobuwa

According to the department, Gauteng accounted for 29 deaths, while the Free State and Mpumalanga had one death each.

He said the ages of patients in Gauteng range from one to 91 years, while in Free State, it was 10 to 50 years. Mohale said a well-equipped temporary field health facility, which was established at the epicentre in Hammanskraal, had relieved the pressure at Jubilee Hospital and improved health-seeking behaviour among residents with suspected cholera symptoms."Over 200 people have been seen at this makeshift hospital. The facility has been operating 24/7 since 26 May."

 

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