There were 2,432 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 397,452 in the last 365 days.
As at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 2028. The total number of COVID-19 tests conducted to date is 75 053.
Reporting of New Death
It is with sadness that we report a new COVID-19 related death. This takes the total number of death to 25.
The deceased patient is a 61 year old male from the Western Cape. His underlying medical conditions included diabetes, hypertension and obesity.
We convey our condolences to the family of the deceased and also appreciate the health workers that treated the deceased patient.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa, Department of Health.