Cape Town – South Africa has recorded a total of 3 709 209 Covid-19 infections, with 2 120 new cases identified in the past 24 hours, the National Department of Health said on Friday.
The increase represents a 6.2% positivity rate after 24 977 tests were conducted.
At least seven Covid-19 related deaths were reported, bringing the total fatalities to 99 939 since the discovery of the virus in the country.
“As of today, the cumulative number of #Covid-19 cases identified in SA is 3 709 209 with 2 120 new cases reported. Today 07 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 99 939 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stands at 3 595 512 with a recovery rate of 96.9%,” said the health department in a statement.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 709 209 with 2 120 new cases reported. Today 07 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 99 939 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 595 512 with a recovery rate of 96.9% pic.twitter.com/X9z9UZOGx8
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) March 25, 2022
The majority of new cases were from Gauteng (35%), followed by Western Cape (25%), and Kwa-Zulu Natal (21%).
#COVID19 UPDATE: 24,977 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 1,560 new cases, which represents a 6.2% positivity rate. Today @HealthZA reports 1 deaths in the past 24–48 hrs. Total fatalities are 99,939 to date: https://t.co/R9cvJUSmrM pic.twitter.com/cZBP4sTMFw
— NICD (@nicd_sa) March 25, 2022
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo
