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By IOL Reporter 
3h ago
Cape Town – South Africa on Sunday recorded a total of 715,868 confirmed cases of Covid-19, an increase of 1,622 cases in the last 24 hours.
The cumulative number of tests performed to date stands at 4,697,939 with 19,997 new tests performed since the last report, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said in a statement Sunday.
“Unfortunately, today we are reporting 24 deaths related to Covid-19. This brings the total number of Covid-19-related deaths to 18,968. Of the 24 deaths reported today, 5 occurred in the last 48 hours. We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased and we thank the healthcare workers who treated the deceased patients, ”said Mkhize.
Recoveries for South Africa now stand at 646,170, which translates to a recovery rate of 90.3%.
Meanwhile, Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor’s Acting Councilor Thsonono Buyeye has called on residents to act responsibly as new Covid-19 infections have risen at an alarming rate, signaling a second wave of infections in the city.
The mayor said it was shocking and concerning to learn that on Thursday, October 22, 2020, there were 730 confirmed cases in the city. The number has risen from 379 active cases that were recorded on Monday.
“In just one week, we have seen a huge jump in numbers … We have noted with concern all these social gatherings and we believe they have played a role in this increase. On Thursday alone we registered 211 new cases, ”said Buyeye.
NMBM President of Disaster Management Shane Brown emphasized that all signs indicated that a second wave of infections was upon the city.
“We already have a second wave with us. People are not complying, people are partying and not complying with regulations. We have warned everyone, including businesses, reminding them that the virus is still with us and they must ensure that regulations are followed. We have seen announcements of social events and have notified the South African Police Service, the Metropolitan Police and the Department of Labor to enforce the law. We are monitoring the situation, but all the signs are there that this is the second wave upon us. “
On Sunday, figures from the Health Ministry indicated a total of 93,986 confirmed cases in the Eastern Cape and 3,552 deaths.
More than 42.76 million people are reported to be infected with the new coronavirus worldwide and 1,150,560 have died, according to the latest Reuters tally.
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