South Africa’s daily coronavirus death toll tops 100 again
South Africa has – for a second consecutive day - recorded more than 100 Covid-19 related deaths, bringing the total fatalities to 2 205.
In his daily report, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa stands at 111 796.
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The Western Cape remains the epicentre with 55 162, followed by Gauteng with 26 156 infections and the Eastern Cape with 19 214 reported cases.
Mkhize says 1 416 894 tests have been completed in total of which 34 122 new tests are reported.
"Regrettably, we report a further 103 COVID-19 related deaths- 15 from Eastern Cape, 25 from Gauteng and 63 from Western Cape.
"This brings the total deaths to 2205. The mortality rate is 2,0%.
"The number of recoveries is 56 874, which translates to a recovery rate of 50,9%".