As of Saturday the Department of Health says the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 565 680.
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 305 641, with 14 377 tests were completed since the last report.
Today, 48 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape one, Free State eight, Gauteng 13, Kwa-Zulu Natal 16, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 10 and Western Cape 0 which brings the total to 53 711 deaths.
#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 17 April.
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The Department of Health conveyed condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
The cumulative recoveries today stand at 1 489 457, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 565 680 the total number of deaths is 53 711 the total number of recoveries is 1 489 457. pic.twitter.com/4tFoC7LQ38
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) April 17, 2021
