Covid-19: South Africa records 3 197 new infections, 132 deaths

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Cape Town – South Africa’s total number of positive Covid-19 cases now stands at 3 585 888 after 3 197 new infections were identified in the past 24 hours, the National Department of Health said on Tuesday.

At least 132 Covid-19 related deaths were reported, bringing total fatalities to 94 397 to date, the department said.

“As of today the cumulative number of #Covid-19 cases identified in SA is 3 585 888 with 3 197 new cases reported. Today 132 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 94 397 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 418 123 with a recovery rate of 95.3%,” said the health department in a statement.

According to the National Institute For Communicable Diseases (NICD), 36 216 tests were conducted, with a positivity rate of 8.8%.

The majority of new cases were from Gauteng (28%), followed by Kwa-Zulu Natal (15%), Western Cape (14%).

At the bottom was the Northern Cape with only 2% of newly recorded cases.

“36 216 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 3,197 new cases, representing an 8.8% positivity rate. Today, @HealthZA reports 132 deaths, of which 23 occurred in the past 24-48 hours. Total fatalities are 94,397 to date,” said the NICD in a statement.

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