Twenty two more deaths are recorded, taking the country’s death toll to 16 398.
In a statement, the Health Department says: “Regrettably we report 22 more deaths: 7 from Eastern Cape, 5 from KwaZulu-Natal, 2 from Gauteng, 5 from North West and 3 from Western Cape.”
#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 27 September.
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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.
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Restrictions have been eased, but healthcare workers urge all South Africans to be mindful of the #Covid19 precautionary measures.
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