New Covid-19 cases rise by over 3 000, Gauteng remains hotspot
The number of Covid-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 2 958 548.
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases said on Saturday evening that 3 220 new coronavirus cases had been recorded since its previous report.
This represents a 9.2% positivity rate.
Gauteng remains the hotspot of the emerging fourth wave and accounts for 82% of the new cases.
The death toll has climbed to 89 791, with 8 new deaths reported.
The latest vaccination statistics show that just over 34 000 doses had been administered over the past 24 hours.
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