Cape Town – South Africa recorded 1 151 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the country’s cumulative number of Covid-19 cases to 3 659 698, the National Department of Health said on Monday.
A total number of 15 604 tests were conducted, with a positivity rate of 7.4%.
The department said 137 deaths were reported, bringing the total to 98 804 deaths since the virus’s outbreak in March 2020.
“As of today, the cumulative number of #Covid-19 cases identified in SA is 3 659 698 with 1 151 new cases reported. Today 137 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 98 804 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stands at 3 524 402 with a recovery rate of 96.3%,” the department said in a statement.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 659 698 with 1 151 new cases reported. Today 137 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 98 804 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 524 402 with a recovery rate of 96.3% pic.twitter.com/FmzdSSmOK4
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) February 21, 2022
Gauteng accounted for the majority of cases, with 459 new infections, followed by Western Cape (191), and KwaZulu-Natal (107).
At the least was the Nothern Cape with 14 new recorded cases.
“15 604 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 1,151 new cases, which represents a 7.4% positivity rate. Today @HealthZA reports 137 deaths; of which 7 occurred in the past 24–48 hrs. Total fatalities are 98 804 to date,” NICD said.
#COVID19 UPDATE: 15,604 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 1,151 new cases, which represents a 7.4% positivity rate. Today @HealthZA reports 137 deaths; of which 7 occurred in the past 24–48 hrs. Total fatalities are 98,804 to date. See more: https://t.co/2uWy4aigHo pic.twitter.com/3r3zAH0k26
— NICD (@nicd_sa) February 21, 2022
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo
