Cape Town – South Africa recorded 13 992 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the country’s cumulative number of Covid-19 cases to 3 180 785, the National Department of Health said on Monday.
A total number of 45 101 tests were conducted, with a positivity rate of 31.0%.
The department said 11 deaths were reported, bringing the total to 90 148 deaths since the virus’s outbreak in March last year.
“As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 180 785 with 13 992 new cases reported. Today 11 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 90 148 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 2 913 297 with a recovery rate of 91,7%,” the department said in a statement.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 180 785 with 13 992 new cases reported. Today 11 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 90 148 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 2 913 297 with a recovery rate of 91,7% pic.twitter.com/lKWZu9l7OE
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) December 13, 2021
Gauteng continued to lead, with 6 711 new infections, followed by KwaZulu-Natal (2 715) and the Western Cape (1 464).
At the least was the Nothern Cape with 191 new recorded cases.
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 45,101 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 13,992 new cases, representing a 31.0% positivity rate. A further 11 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,148 to date. See more here: https://t.co/7Q6qMuUvCe pic.twitter.com/IVIVCFQc6k
— NICD (@nicd_sa) December 13, 2021
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