Wednesday, July 1, 2020

COVID-19: South Africa’s death toll rises, infections at 159,333

The number of COVID-19 infections is still gaining momentum. More than 8,000 confirmed cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, a new daily record.

The total number of infections in South Africa is at 159,333. More than 76,000 people have recovered from the virus.

Dr Zweli Mkhize

The Health Department reported 92 new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the death toll to 2749.

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The Western Cape reported 37 deaths, 28 in Gauteng, 17 in the Eastern Cape and 10 in KZN.

Gauteng’s confirmed cases have been growing by more than 3,000 per day. The province has more active cases than the Western Cape.

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Source: eNCA

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