South Africa has recorded 897 new coronavirus infections in the last 24-hour cycle, taking the total number to 1 584 961.
The country has also recorded 35 new COVID-19 related fatalities on Monday. This brings the total number of deaths to 54 452.
In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says most of the new deaths were recorded in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
“Regrettably, we report 35 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 2, Free State 6, Gauteng 7, Kwa-Zulu Natal 16, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 1, North West 0, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 1,” says Dr Mkhize.
Recoveries stand at 1 508 558.
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 10 715 773.
The number of healthcare workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol to date is 329 098.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 584 961 the total number of deaths is 54 452 the total number of recoveries is 1 508 558 and the total number of vaccines administered is 329 098. pic.twitter.com/KT9IL1rEUD
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 3, 2021
