COVID-19 deaths in South Africa climbs to 1,625

The number confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 76, 334. Over 1 million tests have been conducted so far.

There are 57 new COVID-19 related deaths: 44 from Western Cape, 9 from the Eastern Cape, and 4 KwaZulu-Natal.

This brings the number of deaths to 1,625. The recoveries to date are 42, 063, this translates to a recovery rate of 55,1%,” the Department of Health said in a statement.  Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday

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Source: eNCA