South Africa has recorded 1 548 new coronavirus infections in the last 24-hour cycle, taking the total number to 1 599 272.
The country has also recorded 71 new COVID-19 related fatalities on Tuesday. This brings the total number of deaths to 54 896.
In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says most of the new deaths were recorded in the Free State.
“Regrettably, we report 71 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 3, Free State 23, Gauteng 16, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 16 and Western Cape 8,” says Dr Mkhize.
Recoveries stand at 1 519 258.
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 10 931 906.
The number of healthcare workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol to date is 414 372.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 599 272 the total number of deaths is 54 896 the total number of recoveries is 1 519 258 and the total number of vaccines administered is 414 372. pic.twitter.com/uHRYM59wpe
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 11, 2021
