Covid-19 cases in South Africa exceed 10,000, deaths rise to 194

Durban – The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa has passed the 10,000 mark with a total of 10,015 cases reported on Sunday.

This is an increase of 595 new cases compared to Saturday’s numbers.

According to the Ministry of Health, there are also eight new deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities of Covid-19 in SA to 194.

“We note with concern that the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape combined comprise 84% of all new cases. To date, a total of 341,336 tests have been conducted with 17,257 tests performed relative to the last report. This is a record for a 24-hour test cycle, “said National Minister of Health Dr. Zweli Mkhize.

“Unfortunately, we report eight more Covid-19 related deaths: 3 from the Western Cape, 1 from the Eastern Cape and 4 from Gauteng. This brings the total national deaths to 194. We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased and are grateful to the healthcare workers who treated these patients. However, we were encouraged by the number of recoveries that was 4173 as of May 9, 2020, “Mkhize said.