Cape Town – South Africa recorded 671 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total number of infections to 3 695 175, the National Department of Health said.
No deaths were reported. The total number of fatalities stands at 99 725.
“As of today, the cumulative number of #Covid-19 cases identified in SA is 3 695 175 with 671 new cases reported. Today 0 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 99 725 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stands at 3 577 338 with a recovery rate of 96.8%,” the department said in a statement.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 695 175 with 671 new cases reported. Today 0 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 99 725 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 577 338 with a recovery rate of 96.8% pic.twitter.com/NYjYmA593g
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) March 14, 2022
According to National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a total number of 14 440 tests were conducted, with a positivity rate of4.6%.
The majority of new cases were from Gauteng (45%), followed by Western Cape (20%) and Kwa-Zulu Natal (18%).
Northern Cape is at the bottom, with 1%.
#COVID19 UPDATE: 14,440 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 671 new cases, which represents a 4.6% positivity rate. Today @HealthZA reports no new deaths, keeping the total fatalities 99,725 to date. See more: https://t.co/FsXRkWrIkR pic.twitter.com/VPGM491hNg
— NICD (@nicd_sa) March 14, 2022
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo
