Covid-19 deaths breach 18 000
Covid-19 related deaths in South Africa have increased to more than 18 000.
Statistics released by Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize show that a total of 18 028 have succumbed to the virus since the beginning of the pandemic.
Mkhize has confirmed another 165 deaths reported over various provinces.
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He adds however that the high number of fatalities is also due to provinces auditing the number of deaths.
The country's cumulative cases stand at 694 537, with 1 178 new infections identified.
The country’s recoveries now stand at 625 574 – a recovery rate of 90%.
#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 13 October.
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) October 13, 2020
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