South Africa's COVID-19 cases soar, death toll now at 131
As South Africa's COVID-19 infections climb - health officials have recorded another eight fatalities, bringing the death toll now to 131.
We've seen a massive increase in the number of confirmed cases in a single day.
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says the number of cases has gone up by 447 - sending the tally of those diagnosed with the coronavirus to 6 783
KwaZulu-Natal has recorded 1 076 cases and 34 deaths. There've been 375 recoveries.
Mkhize says nationally, almost a quarter of a million people have been tested in the private and public sectors.
Meanwhile, the Western Cape remains South Africa's epicentre of the outbreak with more than 3 000 infections.
The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in SA is 6783. Today we regrettably report 8 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends of the deceased. We urge all South Africans to only venture out to perform essential tasks. #StayHome pic.twitter.com/x6fpF1auHA
— NICD (@nicd_sa) May 3, 2020
