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By IOL Reporter 
2h ago
Cape Town – South Africa recorded 293 Covid-19-related deaths and 14,796 new cases on Christmas Day.
The cumulative total of coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 983,359.
On Friday, the Health Ministry reported 115 deaths in the Eastern Cape, 6 in the Free State, Gauteng 23, Kwa-Zulu Natal 27, Limpopo 10, Mpumalanga 5 and the Western Cape 107. This brings the total to 26,276 deaths.
Recoveries currently stand at 830251.
A total of 6,378,007 tests have been conducted with 52,223 tests completed since the last report, the Health Ministry said.
While extending his seasonal greetings to South Africans on Friday, Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize called on South Africans to make behavioral changes this holiday season as the country experiences the second wave of Covid- infections. 19.
Mkhize asked everyone to follow the social distancing regulations. “During this festive season, we wish all South Africans a very special Christmas and a Happy New Year.
“What we would like to emphasize is the importance of behavior change. It is important that we wear our masks, it is important that we wash our hands, use disinfectants and ensure social distancing to prevent others from being infected with Covid-19, ”said Mkhize.
Here are five basics # COVID-19 Prevention measures during festive stays. #CelebrateSafe pic.twitter.com/3aHV4EuCPs
– Dr. Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) December 25, 2020
He also encouraged people to start using COVID Alert SA.
# COVID-19 Statistics in SA as of December 25.
Use the COVID Alert SA app to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Start using this privacy-preserving app today! Add your phone to the fight! Download the Covid Alert SA app now! https://t.co/8YKEqaiiRF pic.twitter.com/slokIM1wpt
– Dr. Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) December 25, 2020
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