SA record more than a thousand new COVID-19 cases
South Africa has recorded 1 006 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for the country to 1 529 420.
In his latest report released on Sunday evening, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, says there have also been 65 new coronavirus related deaths.
“Regrettably, we report a further 65 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 27, Gauteng 12, Kwa-Zulu Natal 20, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 5.
“We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased,” says Mkhize.
The country’s COVID-19 death toll now stands at 51 326.
So far, the number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol, remains 145 544.
Mkhize says Sunday was earmarked for administrative work and the vaccination schedule will resume on Monday.
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 450 492 with 23 903 tests completed since the last report.
The recoveries are at 1 454 290, representing a recovery rate of 95%
