South Africa’s COVID-19 infections have risen to 726 823 and the fatalities now stand at 19 411.
According to the national Health Department, there were 135 new deaths and 1 371 cases overnight.
The majority of the new fatalities are from Gauteng, followed by the Eastern Cape.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 726 823, the total number of deaths is 19 411 and the total number of recoveries is 655 330. pic.twitter.com/LcgBaqEuN7
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) November 1, 2020
The health department says 655 330 South Africans have recovered from the virus.
It is urging South Africans to continue observing COVID-19 safety precautions to avoid a further spread of the virus.
South Africans have made great sacrifices in containing the spread of #Covid19. Let’s continue to protect ourselves and each other. pic.twitter.com/vM5xgz0b2I
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) November 1, 2020
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize and his wife are currently in isolation after testing positive for the disease recently.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is also working from home under coronavirus quarantine after being in contact with a person who has contracted the virus.
#HealthSpotlight
Covid-19 continues to grab headlines. The resounding message this week was for all citizens to act responsibly & follow non-pharmaceutical interventions diligently to prevent a resurgence of the virus. #AvoidResurgence #NewNormal #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/RopMJpauqJ— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) November 1, 2020
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