South Africa has recorded 912 new Covid-19 cases, representing a 4.7% positivity rate.
Most new cases were recorded in Gauteng.
Cases breakdown:
- Gauteng - 33%
- Western Cape - 23%
- KwaZulu-Natal - 22%
- North West - 7%
- Eastern Cape - 4%
- Mpumalanga - 4%
- Free State - 3%
- Limpopo - 3%
- Northern Cape - 0%
According to a National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) statement, the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases recorded in South Africa to date 3 705 696.
One Covid-19-related death has been reported in the last 24 to 48 hours, increasing the death toll to 99 893.
However, the NICD added: "Due to the ongoing audit exercise by the National Department of Health (NDoH), there may be a backlog of Covid-19 mortality cases reported."
According to the NICD, there was an increase of 34 hospital admissions in the past 24 hours.
EMAIL THIS ARTICLE SAVE THIS ARTICLE
To subscribe email subscriptions@creamermedia.co.za or click here
To advertise email advertising@creamermedia.co.za or click here
