South Africa has recorded 3 141 new coronavirus infections in the last 24-hour cycle, taking the total number to 1 608 393.
The country has also recorded 112 new COVID-19 related fatalities on Friday. This brings the total number of deaths to 55 124.
In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says most of the new deaths were recorded in the Free State.
“Regrettably, we report 112 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 42, Gauteng 14, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 40, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 10,” says Dr Mkhize.
Recoveries stand at 1 522 165.
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 11 052 993.
The number of healthcare workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol to date is 474 318.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 608 393 the total number of deaths is 55 124 the total number of recoveries is 1 522 165 and the total number of vaccines administered is 474 318. pic.twitter.com/sh2lHaEC7n
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 14, 2021
