#Covid-19inSA: Another sharp increase in cases, as SA prepares for Level 3
The Ministry of Health says the total number of coronavirus cases in South Africa has increased to 22 583.
In a statement, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says 22 people lost their lives in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday evening, bringing the death toll to 429.
“The total number of recoveries is 11 100 with 11483 active cases. This translates to a recovery rate of 49%. This is above the global recovery rate which is 42%,” says Mkhize.
The minister adds that a total of 583 855 test have been conducted by Sunday and 19 485 tests done in the last 24 hour testing cycle.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in South Africa today is 22 583, the total number of deaths is 429 and the total number of recoveries is 11 100. pic.twitter.com/kMGuVmJtOC
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 24, 2020