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South Africa has recorded 4 623 new coronavirus infections in the last 24-hour cycle, taking the total number to 1 645 555.
The country has also recorded 102 new COVID-19 related fatalities on Wednesday. This brings the total number of deaths to 56 077.
Recoveries stand at 1 546 583.
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 11 452 185.
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 26, 2021