SA sees spike in new daily Covid-19 cases

SA sees spike in new daily Covid-19 cases

For the first time in months, South Africa has recorded more than 4 000 new Covid-19 infections.


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This was confirmed by National Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on Wednesday.

Statistics released by Mkhize show that the country recorded 4173 new Covid-19 in the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday evening.

This brings the total number of Covid-19 infections in South Africa to 796 472.

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A further 65 deaths have been reported, with the Western Cape accounting for 30 of the virus related fatalities.

The Free State has also recorded a further 15 fatalities, followed by KwaZulu-Natal at 12.

Both the Eastern Cape and Gauteng recorded four fatalities. 

The number of Covid-19 deaths now stands at 21 709. 

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