South Africa reaches Covid-19 testing milestone
South Africa has reached a Covid-19 testing milestone, with over 10 million tests conducted since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.
Statistics released by Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on Wednesday, show that a total of 10 020 025 Covid-19 tests have thus far been conducted.
This is an increase of 24 594 tests since Tuesday.
The cumulative number of Covid-19 cases for South Africa stands at 1 553 609.
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A further 756 new Covid-19 cases were recorded on Wednesday, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the country to 1 553 609.
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 278 909.
#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 07 April.
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