Western Cape starts ‘22 with highest number of new Covid cases

Western Cape starts ‘22 with highest number of new Covid cases

The Western Cape has recorded the highest number of new Covid-19 cases as the country ushers in a new year. 

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Neo Motloung

This after the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) reported 3112 new positive cases in the provinces. 


The figures reflect the latest 24-hour reporting period.


For at least a week, KwaZulu-Natal has followed closely behind reporting 2935 new cases in the same period. 


The two coastal provinces account for more than 50% of the 11 754 total cases. 


The number of Covid-related fatalities jumped to 91 145 with the latest 84 deaths. 


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