More than 3 000 new Covid-19 cases across SA
South Africa showed a total of 3 221 new cases of Covid-19 in the 24 hours leading up to Thursday evening.
The latest report by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize shows the total number of infections to 1 605 252.
The minister says 44 people lost their lives to Covid-19 related complications, which brings the total number of deaths to 55 012.
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"The number of vaccinations completed under the Sisonke Protocol as at 18.30 today is 455 169," says Mkhize.
Gauteng has 6 712 active case numbers of the virus, which is the highest across the country.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 605 252. Today, 44 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported which brings the total to 55 012 deaths.The cumulative recoveries now stand at 1 520 878, representing a recovery rate of 94,7%. pic.twitter.com/QKDaRpUOPh
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) May 13, 2021
