South Africa has recorded 510 new coronavirus infections in the last 24-hour cycle, taking the total number to 1 538 961.
The country has also recorded 55 new COVID-19 related fatalities on Tuesday.
In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says most of the new deaths were recorded in the North West.
“Regrettably, we report 55 more COVID-19 related deaths: 6 from Eastern Cape, 11 from the Free State, 4 from Gauteng, 5 from Kwa-Zulu Natal, 0 from Limpopo, 0 from Mpumalanga, 25 from the North West, 0 from the Northern Cape and 4 from the Western Cape,” says Dr Mkhize. This brings the total number of deaths to 52 251.
Recoveries currently stand at 1 465 204.
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 9 665 664.
The number of healthcare workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol stands at 194 257.
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As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 538 961 the total number of deaths is 52 251 the total number of recoveries is 1 465 204 and the total number of vaccines administered is 194 257. pic.twitter.com/fOcuY7egzh
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) March 23, 2021
