Covid-19 death toll continues to increase sharply in the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape Province continues to record an increase in the number of Covid-19 deaths.
According to the latest statistics released by Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, the province recorded an additional 36 Covid-19 related fatalities, bringing the total number of fatalities in the Eastern Cape to 4 122.
Gauteng has recorded 42 additional deaths, with the total virus related fatalities in South Africa’s economic hub now standing at 4931.
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In the Free State, 22 more people succumbed to the virus, while the Western Cape recorded 11 more deaths, Kwa-Zulu Natal recorded 7 deaths and Mpumalanga confirmed one related fatality.
The number of new Covid-19 cases recorded in just one day stands at 1 987, bringing the number of cumulative cases in the country to 754 256.
South Africa’s recovery rate is at 92.4%.
#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 17 November.
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