SA records 81 new COVID-related deaths

The cumulative total of coronavirus tests conducted to date is 9 236 503

Image Credits :
A staff member wearing a protective suit prepares a kit of Ellume's first over-the-counter coronavirus disease (COVID-19) antigen test, which can be used at home, in this still image taken from an undated video, in Brisbane

Lerato Matlala

6 March 2021, 21:30 [SAST]

Reading Time: < 1 minute

The number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa has increased to 1 520 206, with 1 227 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. In a statement, the Department of Health has also reported 81 more COVID-19 related deaths.

” Eastern Cape 0, Free State 8, Gauteng 29, KwaZulu-Natal 16, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 16 and Western Cape 12. ”

This brings the total to 50 647 deaths. The recoveries now stand at 1 439 515, representing a recovery rate of 94,7%.

The 101 573 healthcare workers have been vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol.

Latest SA stats: