The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa has increased to 15 515 with 1 160 new cases identified within the last 24 hours.
According to the Health Ministry, three more people have died from Covid-19, bringing the total death count to 264.
"We remain concerned about the developments in the Western Cape, with the total cumulative cases now comprising almost 60% of the national cumulative cases and the new cases from Western Cape comprising 76% of the new cases from the past 24 hour cycle," the Ministry said. Furthermore, 460 873 have been conducted with 21 314 done in the last 24 hour cycle. The Ministry also noted that of the fatality count, 148 were men while 116 were women. Globally, there are 4,760 706 confirmed Covid-19 cases with 314 138 deaths and 1,837 463 recoveries.
Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that parts of the country would be downgraded to Level 3 restrictions. This is expected to come into effect from the end of May.
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.
Implats temporarily suspends operations at Marula after detecting 19 Covid-19 casesPlatinum mining group Implats has temporarily suspended operations at its Marula operation in Limpopo after detecting a 'cluster' of positive Covid-19 cases.
Read more »
Implats temporarily suspends operations at Marula after detecting 19 Covid-19 casesPlatinum mining group Implats has temporarily suspended operations at its Marula operation in Limpopo after detecting a “cluster” of positive Covid-19 cases. Covid19SA
Read more »
SIU wants to investigate Covid-19 corruption casesThe investigating unit says allegations relate to the distribution of food parcels and non-compliance with the Public Finance Management Act
Read more »
This is where SA's latest 831 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 14 deaths came fromCovid19InSA: The Eastern Cape and Western Cape combined comprise 91% of South Africa's 831 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, data released by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize shows. Here's a look at some of the other important coronavirus figures:
Read more »
BREAKING: SA's confirmed Covid-19 cases jump to 14 355, further 14 deaths reported831 new cases have been identified in the last 24 hour cycle of testing, confirmed Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
Read more »
156 Covid-19 deaths in Western Cape as cases near 10,000Western Cape Covid-19 cases jumped by 739 to 9,246 while deaths also increased to 156, premier Alan Winde said on Sunday.
Read more »