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SA registered 10,008 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours for the first time since August 1.
The largest single-day increase in SA cases was recorded on July 24, when 13,944 new infections were recorded.
Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize said Wednesday night that the new cases had a positivity rate of 21%, more than double the “ideal rate” of 10%. There are now a total of 883,687 cases nationwide.
Mkhize said the cases were “growing exponentially.”
He warned that additional restrictions could be put in place if the increase in cases continues.
“We continue to assess the entire country and, when we identify risks, we will participate and make a determination if further containment or restrictions are required.
“Today alone we have seen a significant increase in daily numbers, with the Western Cape continuing to lead and now breaking the 3,000 mark for the first time this week. Seven other provinces reported increases today, while the Eastern Cape reported a decrease in their new cases today, ”Mkhize said.
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