Covid-19 active cases in SA breach 40 000
The number of active Covid-19 cases in South Africa has now breached the 40 000 mark, as South Africa approaches its imminent Covid-19 third wave.
Statistics released by Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on Sunday evening, show that South Africa has a total of 40 268 Covid-19 active cases.
Gauteng is the leading province with the most active cases at 11 144, followed by the Northern Cape at 7 579 and the Free State at 7 093.
The cumulative number of confirmed Covid-19 cases now stands at 1 635 465.
The number of deaths have increased by a further 30 with the total officially standing at 55 802.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 635 465 the total number of deaths is 55 802 the total number of recoveries is 1 539 395 and the total number of vaccines administered is 647 983. pic.twitter.com/f8U914yanY
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 23, 2021
