3809 new Covid-19 cases and 71 more deaths via TheCitizen_News
As of Saturday, 13 June, the cumulative number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa is 65 736, with 1423 deaths recorded.The Western Cape recorded a total of 40 605 and Gauteng 9897 cases and the Eastern Cape 9250.
“Regrettably, we report a further 71 Covid-19 related deaths: 36 from Western Cape, 9 from the Eastern Cape, and 24 from Gauteng. This brings the total national deaths to 1 423 with a mortality rate of 2,2%. We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased. The recoveries to date are 36 850- this translates to a recovery rate of 56%.
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