SABC News takes a look at top stories pertaining to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from the country, continent, and the world.
The number of confirmed worldwide infections is 3 456 223, recoveries 1 102 552, and 243 024 deaths have been reported.
South Africa’s confirmed cases have surpassed the 6 000 mark with 6 336 infections. Deaths have risen to 123.
As at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 6336.The total number of tests conducted to date is 230 686, of which 13 164 were done in the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of tests done in a 24 hour cycle to date #COVID__19 pic.twitter.com/0I43Qxnuw2
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) May 2, 2020
Regrettably, we are saddened to report a further 7 COVID-19 related deaths from the West-
ern Cape and Free State. This brings the total number of deaths to 123
We are however pleased to report that the number of recoveries now stands at 2549 Below is the Provincial Breakdown pic.twitter.com/JcTRfokxiO— Department of Health (@HealthZA) May 2, 2020
On the rest of the continent, 52 African Union Member States have so far reported 40 746 cases, 1 689 deaths and 13 383 recoveries.
#COVID19: Update as of 02/05/2020, 9:00 AM (East Africa Time)
53 African Union Member States reporting #COVID19 40.746 cases, 1.689 deaths, and 13.383 recoveries.
More information on @AfricaCDC dashboard via https://t.co/teDFU1XFLZ#FactsNotFear #AfricaResponds pic.twitter.com/Q8tK2AfARG— Africa CDC (@AfricaCDC) May 2, 2020
Below are highlights of COVID-19 stories making headlines across the world:
