The Health Ministry says in its latest data release shows that the recovery rate from coronavirus has increased to 90%.
It says this is one of the better recovery rates in the world.
The Ministry also added that another 1 268 people have tested positive for the coronavirus – bringing the total number of cases to 670 766.
Twenty-two more deaths have been recorded – taking the overall death toll from COVID-19 to 16 398.
Professor Bulie Magula on SA’s latest Covid-19 related deaths:
Restrictions have been eased, but healthcare workers urge all South Africans to be mindful of the #Covid19 precautionary measures.
Sister Faith Tsheane from Hillbrow CHC… pic.twitter.com/mPlxn38lev
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) September 27, 2020
The country has recently seen a 6% surge in cases, despite a decrease in infection rate on the continent.
This as authorities reiterate calls for the public to continue adhering to COVI-19 safety protocols.
#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 27 September.
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— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) September 27, 2020
