Cape Town – South Africa has recorded 6 381 new Covid-19 cases, the National Department of Health said on Monday, under the latest review cycle.
This brings the total number of positive cases to 3 038 075.
“As of today (Monday), the cumulative number of Covid-19 cases identified in SA is 3 038 075, with 6 381 new cases reported. Today 9 deaths were reported, bringing the total to 89 975 deaths.
“The cumulative number of recoveries now stands at 2 861 372 with a recovery rate of 94,2%,” the department said in a statement.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 038 075 with 6 381 new cases reported. Today 9 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 89 975 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 2 861 372 with a recovery rate of 94,2% pic.twitter.com/gK4huN5CkP
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) December 6, 2021
According to the NICD, Gauteng continues to account for the majority of new cases, with 4 488 infections, followed by KwaZulu-Natal (635), Western Cape (356), and Mpumalanga (337).
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 24,159 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 6 381 new cases, which represents a 26.4% positivity rate. A further 9 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,975 to date. See more here: https://t.co/BT1tQYpcWk pic.twitter.com/GJQqBIw9uW
— NICD (@nicd_sa) December 6, 2021
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