Over 2 500 new daily Covid-19 cases detected in South Africa
The number of new Covid-19 cases in the country has increased by 2 514 in the 24-hour cycle up to Thursday evening.
Statistics released by Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize show that a total number of 24 456 new tests were also conducted since the last report.
Furthermore, 115 more Covid-19 related deaths were reported, with the Eastern Cape continuing to account for the most fatalities.
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The Eastern Cape confirmed 42 related deaths, the Free State and Gauteng each recorded 23 deaths, while the Western Cape saw an increase of 15 fatalities.
KwaZulu-Natal recorded nine deaths, while Mpumalanga recorded two fatalities.
The total number of recoveries in the country now stands at 702 544, which is a recovery rate. of 92.6%
#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 19 November.
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