COVID-19 cases in the country are nearing 35,000. South Africa has now recorded 705 deaths and 34,357 cases from the virus. The Western Cape accounts for more than 65 per cent of cases with over 22,000 infections. The province also has the highest death toll at 525. Testing is continuing with 740,000 tests conducted. Over 17,000 people have recovered.
Meanwhile, medical experts warned South Africans to expect huge increases in coronavirus cases as the country entered lockdown Level 3 on Monday. Last week, several experts met to discuss health interventions ahead of this lockdown downgrade.
South African epidemiologist and infectious diseases specialist, Professor Salim Abdool Karim, said the outbreak may peak in different provinces at different times.
Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Help protect your loved ones by sharing this official South African government COVID-19 service with your family, friends and community.
UPDATE: As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 34 357, the total number of deaths to 705 and total recoveries are now updated to 17291. pic.twitter.com/5nYbl9IonH
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) June 1, 2020
Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp. The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.
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Source: eNCA
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