KZN sees steady decline in new coronavirus cases

Zikalala says his government has all systems in place, but is worried as high volumes of holidaymakers are expected.

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Yolanda Mhlathi

11 October 2020, 18:13 [SAST]

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KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala says there has been a steady decline in the number of new coronavirus cases that are being reported in the province since mid- September.

The province is still the second highest province countrywide when it comes to reported cases.

Zikalala says there has also been a decline in the number of reported deaths.

“We are indeed pleased to report that the province is observing a steady decline in incident risk. With regards to new deaths the number of new deaths received weekly declined by 42% for week 39 and 40 a further 30% decline was observed between week 40 and 41. The case fatality rate remains at 2 %,” says Zikalala.

Below is the latest COVID-19 statistics in South Africa: