Cape Town – South Africa has recorded 3 056 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3 652 024 since the start of the pandemic, the National Department of Health said on Thursday.
This increase represents a 8.8% positivity rate, with 34 536 tests conducted in both private and public hospitals.
At least 435 Covid-related deaths were reported, bringing total fatalities to 97 955.
“As of today the cumulative number of #Covid-19 cases identified in SA is 3 652 024 with 3 056 new cases reported. Today 435 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 97 955 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 515 196 with a recovery rate of 96.3%,” the department said in a statement.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 652 024 with 3 056 new cases reported. Today 435 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 97 955 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 515 196 with a recovery rate of 96.3% pic.twitter.com/mpdHAaXWeL
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) February 17, 2022
Gauteng accounted for the majority of cases, with 1 129 new infections, followed by Western Cape (536), and KwaZulu-Natala (414).
At the bottom was Northern Cape, with just 60 new cases.
“34 536 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 3 056 new cases, representing an 8.8% positivity rate. Today, @HealthZA reports 435 deaths; of which 17 occurred in the past 24–48 hours. Total fatalities are 97 955 to date,” NICD said.
#COVID19 UPDATE: 34,536 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 3,056 new cases, representing an 8.8% positivity rate. Today, @HealthZA reports 435 deaths; of which 17 occurred in the past 24–48 hours. Total fatalities are 97,955 to date. More here: https://t.co/t3FkSPns3q pic.twitter.com/mrAlHohrca
— NICD (@nicd_sa) February 17, 2022
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