Cape Town – South Africa’s total number of positive Covid-19 cases now stands at 3 616 075 after 3 266 new infections were identified in the past 24 hours, the National Department of Health said on Thursday.
At least 82 Covid-19 related deaths were reported, bringing total fatalities to 95 545 to date, the department said.
“As of today the cumulative number of #Covid-19 cases identified in SA is 3 616 075 with 3 266 new cases reported. Today 82 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 95 545 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 465 681 with a recovery rate of 95.8%,” said the health department in a statement.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 616 075 with 3 266 new cases reported. Today 82 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 95 545 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 465 681 with a recovery rate of 95.8% pic.twitter.com/yOal2I7ATX
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) February 3, 2022
According to the National Institute For Communicable Diseases (NICD), 30 785 tests were conducted, with a positivity rate of 10.6%.
The majority of new cases were from Gauteng (1 005), followed by Western Cape (547), and KwaZulu-Natal (396).
At the bottom was the Northern Cape with only 69 newly recorded cases.
“30 785 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 3 266 new cases, representing a 10.6% positivity rate. Today, @HealthZA reports 82 deaths, of which 12 occurred in the past 24-48 hours. Total fatalities are 95,545 to date,” said the NICD in a statement.
#COVID19 UPDATE: 30,785 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 3,266 new cases, representing a 10.6% positivity rate. Today, @HealthZA reports 82 deaths, of which 12 occurred in the past 24-48 hours. Total fatalities are 95,545 to date. More here: https://t.co/Ap1gdYcqJx pic.twitter.com/5nAi6KKhTt
— NICD (@nicd_sa) February 3, 2022
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo