New Covid-19 cases and deaths dip ahead of Easter holiday
The latest report by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize shows that 47 people have lost their lives to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.
"Today, 47 Covid-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 3, Free State 2, Gauteng 15... North West 23, Northern Cape 1 and Western Cape 3 which brings the total to 52 710 deaths," reads the report released by Mkhize on Monday evening.
Provinces that did not record any deaths are Kwa-Zulu Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.
Close to 548 new cases were recorded, bringing the total number of identified cases to 1545 979.
The recovery rate remains at a firm 95%.
View the full statement below:
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 545 979 the total number of deaths is 52 710 the total number of recoveries is 1 472 645 and the total number of vaccines administered is 239 665. pic.twitter.com/UPlLhaUWEf
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) March 29, 2021
