Cape Town – South Africa recorded 6 762 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the country to 3 540 891 since the start of the pandemic, the National Department of Health said on Wednesday.
A further 181 Covid-19 related deaths wer reported, bringing total fatalities to 92 830 to date, the department said.
“As of today the cumulative number of #Covid-19 cases identified in SA is 3 540 891 with 6 762 new cases reported. Today 181 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 92 830 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 309 735 with a recovery rate of 93.5%,” said the health department in a statement.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 540 891 with 6 762 new cases reported. Today 181 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 92 830 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 309 735 with a recovery rate of 93.5% pic.twitter.com/eTkfAEWePl
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) January 12, 2022
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 43,494 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 6,762 new cases, which represents a 15.5% positivity rate. A further 181 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 92,830 to date. See more here: https://t.co/NsOhOxSuN3 pic.twitter.com/32hA2uTKc3
— NICD (@nicd_sa) January 12, 2022
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