SA records 3 267 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

SA records 3 267 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases have breached the 40 000 mark.

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A total of 40 792 infections have been registered, since the coronavirus outbreak here. 


The country identified 3 267 new cases – over the past 24 hours. 


There’ve been 56 more COVID-19 related deaths – pushing the national death toll up to 848. 


South Africa has a recovery rate of 52,2%, 21 311 people have recovered from the virus. 


Over 820 000 tests have been conducted so far. 


KwaZulu Natal has confirmed 2 869 infections, 55 deaths and 1 260 recoveries.

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