South Africa's COVID-19 deaths rise by 7, toll at 65
COVID-19 has claimed the lives of seven more people in South Africa -- bringing the death toll up to 65.
Five people were from the Western Cape, and two were diagnosed in KwaZulu-Natal.
The number of new infections has risen sharply by 170.
South Africa now has 3 635 confirmed cases of the disease.
Gauteng remains the epicentre of the outbreak, followed by the Western Cape and KZN with 758.
UPDATE: The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in South Africa is 3 635. Today we regrettably report 7 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. Preventing #COVID19 from spreading is everybody’s job. #StaySafe and #StayAtHome pic.twitter.com/pQxdb7itmV
— NICD (@nicd_sa) April 22, 2020
