According to the department’s spokesperson Tebogo Lekgethwane, there are currently 435 beds – with 33 high care beds and 55 intensive ICU beds for COVID-19 patients in the province.
The North West Health Department said it had studied reports relating to the treatment of the patient and found no negligent behaviour on the part of the cardiologist who treated the patient.
The province, which has one of the lowest numbers of infections, has recorded its first local transmissions in three separate villages.
The department announced the decision after a man in Bloemhof was found not to have stayed at home, as instructed by officials, after testing positive for the coronavirus and was later found on a farm in the Free State.
The Health Department, on behalf of the National Health Council, announced on Sunday that thousands of jobs will be created for clinical professionals and support staff in provincial departments.
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the province is in crisis, with a vacancy rate of 28%.
The department's Tebogo Lekgethwane says an investigation into the conduct of the employees will be launched.
The mobile clinic company was operating in Southey where the suspected doctoring of books took place.
Administrator Jeanette Hunter says that she’s hoping Treasury will come to the rescue with additional funding and to condone the illegal expenditure.
The North West Health Department has confirmed that officials from the hospital are manning the entrances as a temporary security measure.
Presenting a united front, Jeanette Hunter and Health MEC Magome Masike focused on inspiring confidence in the planned measures to address the administrative issues.
Lekalakala was suspended in April amid growing calls for an investigation into allegations of maladministration and corruption.
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says there's a deep-rooted leadership problem in the health sector which is gradually collapsing the medical profession.
The select committee on Social Services has urged workers to deal with their grievances in a constructive manner.
MEC Magome Masike confirmed the department has been allocated over R11 billion, adding that the money would be used ‘for what it is meant for’.
The department has been placed under administration while the provincial hospital is currently being run by the SA Military Health Service.
The national government has placed the North West Health Department under administration.
Cabinet announced a decision to invoke section 100 (1) (b) of the Constitution to place the health department under administration.
