South Africa records 4 456 new cases on Tuesday, bringing the cumulative total confirmed number to 521 318. The Health Department also announces 345 new COVID-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours, rising SA’s total number of deaths to 8 884.
The number of recoveries currently stands at 363 751 which translates to a recovery rate of 69.8%.
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As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 521 318, the total number of deaths is 8 884 and the total number of recoveries is 363 751. pic.twitter.com/69uRtRTInb
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) August 4, 2020
First coronavirus case in SA
Meanwhile, the Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize is expected to brief the media on Wednesday on the latest development on coronavirus in South Africa.
Wednesday 5 August will also be exactly five months since the first coronavirus case was reported in South Africa.
First case of COVID-19 confirmed in South Africa:
