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- Covid-19 cases continue to rise and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize reports 3,198 new infections.
- He said 61 more people had died from the disease, including 26 in the Eastern Cape alone.
- The total number of deaths nationwide is 21,439.
Covid-19 cases continued to rise in South Africa as Health Minister Zweli Mkhize reported 3,198 new infections on Saturday night.
“As of today, the cumulative total of Covid-19 cases is 785,139, with 3,198 new cases identified since the last report,” he said.
Mkhize said 61 more deaths were also reported.
“Sadly, we reported 61 more Covid-19 related deaths, including 26 in the Eastern Cape, one in Gauteng, 12 in KwaZulu-Natal, seven in Limpopo, and 15 in the Western Cape, [bringing] total deaths at 21,439 “.
He expressed his condolences to the loved ones of the deceased and thanked the healthcare workers who cared for the patients.
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