South Africa has recorded 12 513 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the past 24-hours, bringing the total number of cases to 2 075 409.
The country has also recorded 331 new COVID-19 related fatalities, pushing the death toll to 62 171.
Recoveries now stand at 1 827 821
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Meanwhile, South Africa is set to start rolling out the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine manufactured in China after it received conditional approval from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).
The Chinese-made vaccine is being used in many countries and it has been shown to be effective in preventing severe COVID-19 disease and death. But there are some questions about its general efficacy.
CEO of the SAHPRA, Dr. Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela discuss the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine:
