SA records more than 300 new Covid-19 deaths
South Africa has recorded more than 300 new Covid-19 related fatalities in the 24-hours leading up to the release of the latest report.
This brings the death toll to 25 246.
“Regrettably, today we report 339 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 107, Free State 8, Gauteng 30, Kwa-Zulu Natal 45, Limpopo 7 and Western Cape 142,” said Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Tuesday night.
The Eastern Cape still accounts for the majority of Covid-19 related deaths, where more than 6 000 people have thus far succumbed to the virus.
Deaths recorded in the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal are also considerably high.
Mkhize added the number of coronavirus cases had surged by 9 501.
The total cumulative total now stands at 940 212.
The number of recoveries has dropped in the recent weeks.
“Our recoveries now stand at 808 241,” said Mkhize.
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