1 770 new COVID-19 infections, 158 deaths in SA
One hundred and fifty-eight more people have lost their lives in South Africa, after contracting COVID-19, bringing our death toll to 18 309.
The Health Department says KZN's reported 38 fatalities in the last 24 hours and has over 5 700 active cases.
More than 1 700 new infections registered across the country - the national tally of stands at over 698 000.
The recovery rate remains at 90 percent.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 698 184 , the total number of deaths is 18 309 and the total number of recoveries is 628 301. pic.twitter.com/rmJjhwe2ht
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) October 15, 2020
