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NICD reports 912 new COVID-19 cases in SA

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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported 912 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 705 696. This increase represents a 4.7% positivity rate.

Due to the ongoing audit exercise by the National Department of Health (NDoH), there may be a backlog of COVID-19 mortality cases reported. Today, the NDoH reports 3 deaths and of these, 1 occurred in the past 24 – 48 hours. This brings the total fatalities to 99,893 to date.

23 619 340 tests have been conducted in both public and private sectors.

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Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on Tuesday evening regarding government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The President’s address is expected to start at 8pm.

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