128 new Covid-19 deaths in SA as confirmed cases climb past 150,000

Another disheartening Covid-19 milestone was hit on Tuesday night, as cases climbed past 150,000.

Thulani Mbele

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said in a statement that there were 6,945 cases recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the national total to 151,209.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

TimesLIVE /  🏆 28. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

COVID-19 LIVE UPDATES | 13-year-old KZN boy describes Covid-19 ordealAs more Covid-19 cases are reported, the number of admissions and bed occupancy rate for critical patients has increased which put more pressure on ventilators, oxygen points and oxygen supplies.
Read more »

128 more deaths, 6 945 new infections take Covid-19 cases over 150 000There have now been more than 151 000 people to contract Covid-19 in South Africa, with the 128 new deaths taking fatalities to 2657.
Read more »

73 more deaths take Covid-19 fatalities over 2500, infections rise past 144 000With 73 more deaths recorded on Monday night, South Africa’s Covid-19 death toll jumped to 2529 fatalities. | Day95ofLockdown
Read more »

Zimbabwe nurses' union calls for strike as COVID-19 cases climb
Read more »

SA reports 6,334 new COVID-19 cases in one dayThe Health Department has reported 43 new coronavirus related deaths.
Read more »

Oxygen demand surges in Gauteng as Covid-19 cases riseThe Gauteng health department has seen an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases over the past two weeks, resulting in a high demand for oxygen and ventilators, it said on Sunday.
Read more »