Almost 140 thousand health care workers vaccinated against COVID-19

Almost 140 thousand health care workers vaccinated against COVID-19

A further 95 COVID-19 related deaths were reported, which brings the total to 51 110 deaths. 

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As of Thursday night, the total cumulative number of Covid-19 cases in South Africa was 1 525 648. 

This is according to the Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize's latest update on the Coronavirus pandemic. 

The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 369 594 with 33 493 new tests recorded since the last report. 

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The Western Cape and Free State have the most active cases in the country at 5 216 and 3 835 respectively. 

A further 95 Coivd-19 related deaths were reported, which brings the total to 51 110 deaths.  

Recoveries now stand at 1 447 503, representing a recovery rate of 94,8%. 

The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol stood at 138 014.

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