Latest COVID-19 case numbers for South Africa

The Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 case numbers for South Africa.

South Africa has recorded a total of 4,793 cases, up from 4,546 the previous day.

To date, 178,470 COVID-19 tests have been carried out in the country, with 9,827 in the last 24 hours.

Three more deaths attributed to COVID-19 were also reported, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 90.

The last deaths were:

• A 79-year-old man with multiple comorbidities, including chronic kidney disease and heart disease.
• A 58-year-old man who was HIV positive and obese.
• A 54-year-old man who had diabetes.

Provincial breakdown

The department also provided a breakdown of the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases by province. This is detailed in the table below.

Blocking damage

The Sakeliga business organization has stated that South Africa’s current blockade regulations are “fatally flawed” and it needs to be changed.

Sakeliga made the statement as part of her presentation to the government on the proposed COVID-19 restrictions, public consultations, and regulations.

“Sakeliga is concerned that more than six weeks after the initial declaration of a state of disaster on March 15, the public consultation process lacks essential elements,” he said.

This does not include any new draft regulations to comment on in terms of the 5-tier lock system, and the model that will determine the level of restrictions in place that is not available.

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