South Africa surpasses 70 000 confirmed Covid-19 cases
The Department of Health says 70 038 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the country.
The daily rate of infections went up by 4302 on Sunday.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says in his daily statement that 57 new deaths were also reported in the 24 hours leading to Sunday evening.
These latest figures show 42 deaths in the Western Cape, 10 in the Eastern Cape, and five in KwaZulu Natal.
"This brings the total national deaths to 1480 with a mortality rate of 2,1%. We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased," says Mkhize.
The minister says 1 121 958 tests have been done so far and a total 34 071 are new tests.
"The recoveries to date are 38 531 - this translates to a recovery rate of 55%," says Mkhize.
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