In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says most of the new deaths were recorded in the Eastern Cape. “Regrettably, we report 34 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 14, Free State 3, Gauteng 1, Kwa-Zulu Natal 1, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 6, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 9,” says Dr Mkhize.
Recoveries stand at 1 484 356.
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 10 154 978.
The number of healthcare workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 289 787.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 559 113 the total number of deaths is 53 356 the total number of recoveries is 1 484 356 and the total number of vaccines administered is 289 787. pic.twitter.com/Yip5hvjCYG
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) April 12, 2021