The number of coronavirus cases in the country has increased to 12 739, with 238 deaths. The number of recoveries sits at 5 676.
The Western Cape currently has the most cases with 7 235 confirmed infections, followed by Gauteng with 2 135 and the Eastern Cape with 1 569. The Western Cape has close to 57% of all the confirmed cases in the country.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #Covid_19 cases are 12739, the total number of deaths is 238 and recoveries are 5676 pic.twitter.com/vtpjsVXpqv
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 14, 2020
Below is a graph with the latest COVID-19 statistics:
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In a series of tweets on Thursday, Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize says South Africa has managed to flatten the curve, however, it is an ongoing process.
We have managed to flatten the curve to some extent due to the lockdown. Flattening the curve is an ongoing process and we must continue to battle this
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 14, 2020
Mkhize also raised concerns about the low level of Person Protection Equipment (PPEs) that is being manufactured in the country.
We have managed to flatten the curve to some extent due to the lockdown. Flattening the curve is an ongoing process and we must continue to battle this
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 14, 2020
Preparations for COVID-19 surge:
Meanwhile, Gauteng has added an additional 1600 beds to various hospitals in preparations for a surge in COVID-19 cases between June and September this year.
Premier David Makhura updated citizens on Thursday on the province’s fight against the coronavirus.
“We are increasing the number of beds at Chris Hani Baragwanath, in the George Mukari cluster, in Jubilee. We also go into these area’s to do flu vaccines, 253 000 immunisations have been carried out. The most terrible mistake we can make is neglect other ailments,” says Makhura.
