South Africa has recorded 2 893 new coronavirus infections in the last 24-hour cycle, taking the total number to 1 635 465.
The cumulative recoveries now stand at 1 539 395 representing a recovery rate of 94,1%.
The country has also recorded 30 new COVID-19 related fatalities on Sunday. This brings the total number of deaths to 55 802.
The provincial breakdown of deaths, “Eastern Cape 1, Free State 5, Gauteng 20, Kwa-Zulu Natal 1,
Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 3,” according to the Health Department.
The number of tests conducted to date is 11 354 930. Of these 29 355 tests were conducted since the
last report.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 635 465. Today, 30 deaths have been reported which brings the total to 55 802 deaths.The cumulative recoveries now stand at 1 539 395 representing a recovery rate of 94,1%. pic.twitter.com/cBxSr6wrxB
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) May 23, 2021
