SA's Covid-19 death toll may exceed 250 000 as govt admits to possible under-reporting | News24

The national Department of Health, in what appears to be a significant departure from its previous position, admitted this week that government may be under-reporting deaths from Covid-19. | CowansView

Funeral parlour staff preparing a grave for a Covid-19-related death at Waterval Cemetery in Chloorkop, Johannesburg.

The national Department of Health, in what appears to be a significant departure from its previous position, admitted this week that government may be under-reporting deaths from Covid-19. Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.

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