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164 new Covid-19-related deaths have been reported, bringing the total number of deaths in South Africa to 18,656.
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The country has recorded 164 new Covid-19-related deaths, bringing the death toll to 18,656.
Of the 164 deaths, 46 took place in the Eastern Cape, 41 in the Free State and 52 in Gauteng. There was one death in Mpumalanga, two in the Northern Cape, eight in the Western Cape, nine in KwaZulu-Natal and five in Limpopo.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said: “We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased and thank the health workers who treated the deceased patients.”
The number of positive Covid-19 cases nationwide increased by 1,050, bringing the cumulative number to 706,304.
Since Monday’s health department report, 15,366 tests were performed, bringing the number performed to 458,1346.
The recovery rate is 90%, which is equivalent to 639,568 recoveries.
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