South Africa has recorded 3 221 new coronavirus infections in the last 24-hour cycle, taking the total number to 1 605 252.
The country has also recorded 44 new COVID-19 related fatalities on Thursday. This brings the total number of deaths to 55 012.
In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says most of the new deaths were recorded in the Free State.
“Regrettably, we report 44 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 2, Free State 19, Gauteng 13, Kwa-Zulu Natal 3, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 5,” says Dr Mkhize.
Recoveries stand at 1 520 878.
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 11 010 999.
The number of healthcare workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol to date is 455 169.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 605 252 the total number of deaths is 55 012 the total number of recoveries is 1 520 878 and the total number of vaccines administered is 455 169. pic.twitter.com/rP3E15mfIE
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 13, 2021
