Covid-19 cases in SA now at 545 476
The number of recoveries currently stands at 394 759.
As of yesterday, 7 August, a cumulative total of 545 476 confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded with 7 292 new cases identified.
The total number of tests conducted to date is 3 183 658 with 33 851 new tests conducted since the last report.
The Department of Health (DoH) reports 305 new Covid-19 related deaths:
- 57 from Eastern Cape
- 136 from Gauteng
- 76 from KwaZulu Natal
- 29 from Western Cape
- 7 from Northern Cape.
This brings the cumulative number of deaths to 9 909.
The DoH conveys its condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thanks the health care workers who treated the deceased.
The number of recoveries currently stands at 394 759.
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