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South Africa has recorded 1 599 new coronavirus infections in the last 24-hour cycle, taking the total number to 1 561 559. The country has also recorded 75 new COVID-19 related fatalities on Wednesday. This brings the total number of deaths to 53 498.
In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says most of the new deaths were recorded in Gauteng. “Regrettably, we report 75 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 14, Free State 9, Gauteng 26, Kwa-Zulu Natal 24, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 2,” says Dr Mkhize.
Recoveries stand at 1 486 873.
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 10 216 114.
The number of healthcare workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 292 623.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 561 559 the total number of deaths is 53 498 the total number of recoveries is 1 486 873. pic.twitter.com/OQjZoz2ASA
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) April 14, 2021