Cape Town – South Africa has recorded 8 515 new Covid-19 cases, the National Department of Health said on Monday, under the latest review cycle.
At least 28 520 tests were conducted, with 29.9% positivity rate.
According to the department, 105 Covid-19-related deaths were reported, taking the total number of fatalities to 90 453 and bringing the country’s cumulative number of Covid-19 cases to 3 316 585.
“As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 316 585 with 8 515 new cases reported. Today 105 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 90 453 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 026 285 with a recovery rate of 91.2%,” the department said in a statement.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 316 585 with 8 515 new cases reported. Today 105 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 90 453 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 026 285 with a recovery rate of 91.2% pic.twitter.com/4FkBO1qz0e
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) December 20, 2021
KwaZulu-Natal continued to account for the majority of cases, with 2 496 new infections, followed by Gauteng (1 890) and the Western Cape (1 625).
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 28,520 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 8,515 new cases, which represents a 29.9% positivity rate. A further 105 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,453 to date. See more here: https://t.co/5ChLKPzyWb pic.twitter.com/3ZUpl6cMO1
— NICD (@nicd_sa) December 20, 2021
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