South Africa COVID-19 recovery rate increases

South Africa COVID-19 recovery rate increases

South Africa Covid-19 recovery rate now stands at 92%.

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The latest report by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize shows 2 435 new infections have been recorded in the last 24 hours leading up to Sunday night. 

The latest increase brings the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 1 476 135.

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A further 110 fatalities have also been reported with the Western Cape accounting for 28, Gauteng has recorded 23 while the Free State and Mpumalanga each recorded 20 new related deaths.

Kwa-Zulu Natal has recorded 10 deaths while the Northern Cape recorded 1 fatality.

The total number of Covid-19 related fatalities in the country stands at 46 290.

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