SA records lowest new COVID-19 infections since the second wave
South Africa has
recorded the lowest number of new COVID-19 infections since the
country went into its second wave in December.
Statistics released by Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on Monday evening show that only 2 548 new Covid-19 infections were reported in 24 hours.
A total of 21 549 tests were conducted.
There were a total of 235 new deaths reported across the country.
The Western Cape has recorded 64 deaths, followed by the Eastern Cape at 59 and Gauteng at 51.
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In the North West, 33 more people further succumbed to the virus while in the Free State 16 more fatalities were recorded.
Kwa-Zulu Natal recorded 10 more fatalities while the Northern Cape recorded 4.
The total number of Covid-19 fatalities in the country now stands at 44 399.
The recovery rate has also increased further to 89%.
