South Africa has recorded 6 141 New coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the past 24-hours, bringing the total number of cases to 1 443 939.
The country has also recorded 528 new COVID-19 related fatalities, pushing the death toll to 43 633.
Most of the new deaths were recorded in the Kwa-Zulu Natal.
In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says, “Regrettably, we report 528 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 95, Free State 10, Gauteng 126, KwaZulu-Natal 195, Limpopo 16, Mpumalanga 23, Northern Cape 11 and Western Cape 52 which brings the total to 43 633 deaths.”
Recoveries now stand at 1 284 781, representing a recovery rate of 89%
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Meanwhile, a traditional leader from the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast has taken the initiative to encourage people to be vaccinated against COVID-19, on the eve of the arrival of the first batch of vaccines.
It is believed that some people prefer traditional treatments over a vaccine, while others put their trust in steaming.
Umgababa’s Inkosi Phathisizwe Luthuli told residents in rural areas not to hold events and ceremonies that may lead to the spread of COVID-19.
Luthuli, together with eThekwini Municipality members, drove through the area in a motorcade to raise awareness around the virus. They also aimed to dispel myths around COVID-19. They used loud hailers to encourage community members to wear masks, wash hands and practice social distancing.
Luthuli has called on community members to support the vaccine that will soon be rolled out by government.
“I would like to encourage my people from the Luthuli clan and all other communities especially those in areas under Amakhosi, that they take the coming vaccine because it will save lots of lives, we have seen lots of people dying from COVID-19, I encourage communities to take the vaccine.”
Government’s coronavirus vaccine roll-out plan:
