Covid-related deaths in SA breach 30k mark
South Africa's Covid-19-related fatalities have breached the 30 000 mark.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, in his daily report on Monday evening, said the country has also identified 12 601 new cases, bringing the total number of cases to 1 113 349.
A total of 434 deaths were recorded, with the Western Cape reporting the highest number of fatalities.
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"Eastern Cape 133, Free State 2, Gauteng 36, Kwa-Zulu Natal 71, Limpopo 7, North West 25, Northern Cape 3 and Western Cape 157,” Mkhize said.
"This means we have breached the 30 000 mark for the cumulative number of Covid-19 related deaths identified, at 30 011.”
The recovery rate stands at 81,9%.
