Rofhiwa Marubini 
Gauteng Province has shown a decline in the number of new coronavirus infections since the inception of lockdown level 2. 
Between 28 August and 03 September 2020, 3522 new cases were reported, showing a decline in new cases reported since the province was on peak in mid-July.
 The numbers have declined from the 6531 new cases that were reported on 08 July 2020 when the country and the province was on peak of the virus.
 The province has further reported lower death cases during the period of level 2 of the lockdown.  Although there is a decline in new cases and death reported, Gauteng continues to test people, and intensifying the fight against coronavirus. 
 There has been a significant decline in the daily new hospital admissions, currently 2 625 patients are admitted in hospital, of which 761 are in ICU and high care and 1 864 in the general ward.
 The highest number of hospital admissions was recorded in the middle of July, with the highest recorded daily new admissions being 7193 and 1 863 patients on oxygen on 22 July.
 In addition, the provincial government has urged residents to remain vigilant because the reopening of the economy means the increased movement of people and more opportunities for interaction resulting in increased risk of spreading COVID-19 from person to person. 
Residents are urged to continue to adhere to the lockdown regulations such as wearing of masks, washing of hands, using of sanitiser and maintaining physical distance when visiting family and friends.