In the last 24 hours, more than 600 people died due to
COVID-19 in South Africa.
According to the latest statement released by Health Minister,
Dr Zweli Mkhize last night, 615 more deaths were reported, bringing the country’s
death toll to 36 467.
All provinces except North West and Limpopo, recorded deaths
in the past 24 hours: KwaZulu-Natal (189), Western Cape (161), Eastern Cape (100),
Gauteng (99), Free State (41), Mpumalanga (16) and the Northern Cape (9).
“We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed
and thank the healthcare workers who treated these patients,” Mkhize said.
The total number of new cases are 14 880, bringing the
total positive cases identified to 1 311 686, of which 248 996 are
active cases.
According to Mkhize, recoveries stand at 1 062 690, representing
a recovery rate of 80,9%
Here is a breakdown of the infections, deaths and recoveries
per province:
Gauteng
Confirmed cases: 345 892
Deaths: 6 819
Recoveries: 298 240
KwaZulu-Natal
Confirmed cases: 273 452
Deaths: 6 153
Recoveries: 197 649
Western Cape
Confirmed cases: 253 413
Deaths: 8 965
Recoveries: 205 200
Eastern Cape
Confirmed cases: 185 377
Deaths: 9 383
Recoveries: 168 310
Free State
Confirmed cases: 69 379
Deaths: 2 437
Recoveries: 57 353
Mpumalanga
Confirmed cases: 50 988
Deaths: 762
Recoveries: 41 384
North West
Confirmed cases: 50 251
Deaths: 757
Recoveries: 36 043
Limpopo
Confirmed cases: 44 069
Deaths: 713
Recoveries: 34 060
Northern Cape
Confirmed cases: 28 965
Deaths: 478
Recoveries: 24 451
Source: Department of Health media statement
