The Department of Health briefs the media on government’s response to the  COVID-19 pandemic.

South Africa has recorded 356 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of infections to  2 924 978.

The National Institute of Communicable Diseases has also reported further 17 COVID-19 related deaths, bringing total fatalities to 89 452.

Video: Update on the progress of government’s COVID-19 response