But despite this, the recorded deaths are significantly lower than many other countries with far fewer cases.
Barring the lowest number of new cases in well over a month, SA will pass the 500,000 case mark on Saturday, becoming only the fourth nation to do so.
SA has recorded 493,183 cases to date — with only the US , Brazil , India and Russia having recorded more infections. SA has the 17th-highest number of deaths, according to statistics tracking companyHealth minister Dr Zweli Mkhize confirmed on Friday that 193 Covid-19 related deaths had been recorded in the past 24 hours.
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