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This includes the ambulances. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cFurther staff test results are being awaited, following which a decision will be made regarding the re-opening of the bases.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>According to a report tabled to the Kouga Covid-19 Joint Operations Committee (JOC), arrangements are in place for private ambulance services to transport patients in the interim. <\/p>\n<p>The Department of Health reported at the JOC that a total of 294 Covid-19 cases had thus far been confirmed for Kouga. <\/p>\n<p>Of these, 223 cases are still active while 58 recoveries and three deaths have been recorded.<\/p>\n<p>The results per town are still being captured and will be released later this week, the Department said. <\/p>\n<p>They said patients not in need of hospitalisation, but unable to self-quarantine were being accommodated at quarantine sites, including, the Humansdorp Boutique Hotel, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and The Kraal Addo.<\/p>\n<p>Hendricks said the rising numbers in the Gamtoos Valley area, most notably Loerie, were of great concern. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe plead with residents to adhere to the safety precautions and to avoid contact with other people. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is up to each one of us to curb the spread of Covid-19 and keep our families and communities safe. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAvoid going out but, if you have to, don\u2019t stop to catch up with friends along the way. 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