SA’s Covid-19 recovery rate continues to worsen as the country gets back to work

SA’s Covid-19 recovery rate slips further as country gets back to work

Many South Africans will return to work on Monday amid the news that the country cumulative number of Covid-19 cases stands at 1 231 597.

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This follows another 17 421 new infections. 

The latest report by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, shows a continued downward spiral of the recovery rate, which now stands 78,4%.


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In his latest report on Sunday evening, Mkhize said a further 339 Covid-related deaths had also been reported.

 

"Eastern Cape 77, Free State 19, Gauteng 28, KwaZulu-Natal 71, Limpopo 14, Mpumalanga 10, Northern Cape 7 and Western Cape 113. 

 

"This brings the total deaths to 33 163," Mkhize said.

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