Covid-19 positivity rate remains low as full-time schooling resumes
The Covid-19 positivity rate continues to remain low, according to the latest statistics released by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD).
On Tuesday, the NICD reported 3 085 new Covid-19 cases, which reflect an 8.8% positivity rate.
The latest statistics come as the Department of Basic Education gear up to allow all children in primary, secondary and special schools back in the class room from next week.
Cabinet approved the recommendation, saying that the whole country has now exited the fourth wave.
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A further 195 Covid-19 related fatalities were reported, with 23 occuring in the past 24-48 hours.
The total number of Covid-19 fatalities since the beginning of the pandemic, now stands at 95 288.
#COVID19 UPDATE: 35,067 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 3,085 new cases, representing an 8.8% positivity rate. Today, @HealthZA reports 195 deaths, of which 23 occurred in the past 24-48 hours. Total fatalities are 95,288 to date. More here: https://t.co/XVkLJBFzb1 pic.twitter.com/ZNb0XNVcVy
— NICD (@nicd_sa) February 1, 2022
