Cape Town – South Africa continued to see a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, with 22 391 new infections recorded on Thursday, according to the National Department of Health.
This brings the country’s cumulative number of Covid-19 cases to 3 093 452,
A total of 75 251 tests were conducted, with a positivity rate of 29.8%.
A further 22 Covid-19 related deaths were reported, bringing the total fatalities to 90 060, the department said.
“As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 093 452 with 22 391 new cases reported. Today 22 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 90 060 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 2 870 329 with a recovery rate of 92,8%” the department said in a statement.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 093 452 with 22 391 new cases reported. Today 22 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 90 060 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 2 870 329 with a recovery rate of 92,8% pic.twitter.com/07iElZZHRZ
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) December 9, 2021
Gauteng continued to account for the majority of new cases, with 11 791 cases, followed by the Western Cape (2 756) and KwaZulu-Natal (2 194).
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 75,251 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 22,391 new cases, which represents a 29.8% positivity rate. A further 22 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,060 to date. See more here: https://t.co/ES97zVRE7W pic.twitter.com/pK9H3KDalS
— NICD (@nicd_sa) December 9, 2021
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo
