Cape Town – South Africa recorded 15 423 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections to 3 332 008, the National Department of Health said.
At least 35 people succumbed to the virus, resulting in the total number of deaths standing at 90 488.
“As of today [Tuesday] the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 332 008 with 15 424 new cases reported. Today 35 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 90 488 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 043 094 with a recovery rate of 91.3%,” the department said in a statement.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 332 008 with 15 424 new cases reported. Today 35 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 90 488 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 043 094 with a recovery rate of 91.3% pic.twitter.com/pH58AZEQfV
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) December 21, 2021
KwaZulu-Natal remained the epicentre as it accounted for 26% of the new cases, followed by Western Cape( 22%), and Gauteng ( 21%).
Northern Cape is at the bottom, with 3%.
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 55,877 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 15,424 new cases, which represents a 27.6% positivity rate. A further 35 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,488 to date. See more here: https://t.co/4YGGfXllmW pic.twitter.com/3oS5x9F2ZM
— NICD (@nicd_sa) December 21, 2021
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