SA's Covid-19 deaths now at 1080, as cases rise over 50 800 | Day74ofLockdown
Data released by Mkhize showed that there were just under one million Covid-19 tests which had been conducted in the country.
Mkhize said a total of just over 940 000 tests had been conducted in the public and private sector, with 22 000 tests conducted in the past 24 hours. Monday's death tally showed that there were 82 more Covid-19 deaths recorded, with 55 of the deceased coming from the Western Cape. "This brings the total national deaths to 1080 with a mortality rate of 2,1%. We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased," said Mkhize.
The country is currently in Day 74 of the national lockdown which was been eased to alert level three since the start of June, allowing more businesses and alcohol to be sold for the first time since late March.
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