The Department of Correctional Services has reported a 76.8% recovery rate of COVID-19 infections in its facilities.
To date, the department has recorded 4 156 recoveries, a 146 increase since the last report.
The number of active cases in South African prison facilities stands at 1 181 with 74 reported deaths.
For a detailed breakdown of the numbers see the document below:
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