South Africa's COVID-19 death toll increases by 7
Updated | By Newswatch
South Africa's confirmed COVID-19 cases has now gone up to 7 220.
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The number of the virus-related deaths has also increased to 138 nationally.
Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, shared the latest developments saying the Western Cape is still the epicentre with the highest number cases in the country at 3 362 and the most deaths at 64.
Gauteng still has the second-highest number of cases at 1 661 followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 1 106 confirmed cases.
The total number of confirmed #COVID19inSA is 7220. Today we regrettably report 7 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. Play your part in the fight against #COVID19. Follow the rules, and cooperate with healthcare professionals. pic.twitter.com/Fu5e6FFYzd
— NICD (@nicd_sa) May 4, 2020
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