South Africa has recorded 2 759 new coronavirus infections in the last 24-hour cycle, taking the total number to 1 602 031.
The country has also recorded 72 new COVID-19 related fatalities on Wednesday. This brings the total number of deaths to 54 968.
In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says most of the new deaths were recorded in Gauteng.
“Regrettably, we report 72 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 6, Free State 13, Gauteng 27, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 5, North West 0, Northern Cape 4 and Western Cape 12,” says Dr Mkhize.
Recoveries stand at 1 519 734.
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 10 968 926.
The number of healthcare workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol to date is 430 730.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 602 031 the total number of deaths is 54 968 the total number of recoveries is 1 519 734 and the total number of vaccines administered is 430 730. pic.twitter.com/riDOYimUM0
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 12, 2021
