The number of COVID-19 related deaths has risen by seven in South Africa, taking the country’s death toll to 123. More than 6 000 infections have been confirmed.
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The statement further indicates that a total of 230 686 tests have been conducted to date of which 13 164 were done in the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of tests ever conducted in a 24-hour cycle.
As at today the total number of confirmed #COVID__19 cases are 6336, the total number of deaths are 123 and recoveries now stand at 2549. pic.twitter.com/DH0Zn7SF5j
— Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 2, 2020
Government has expressed relief over the increase in the number of recovered COVID-19 patients, which now stands at 2 549.
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The Western Cape province has recorded the highest number of cases in the country with 2 700 and Gauteng having recorded 1 598 cases.
#COVID__19 Statistics in South Africa as at 02 May 2020 pic.twitter.com/q52QrkaL5B
— Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 2, 2020
Western Cape also has the highest COVID-19 related deaths with 56 deaths recorded. Gauteng province has the highest recorded recoveries with 948.
In this video below, SABC News gives an update on the latest numbers:
According to the health department, 58% of the deaths recorded are males.
