South Africa breaches the 10 000 mark of Covid-19 deaths
The number of recoveries currently stands at 404 568.
As of yesterday, 8 August, a total number of 553 188 confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded.
The total number of tests conducted to date is 3 220 265 with 36 607 new tests conducted since the last report.
The Department of Health (DoH) reports 301 new Covid-19 related deaths:
- 39 from Eastern Cape
- 23 from Gauteng
- 154 from KwaZulu Natal
- 22 from Western Cape
- 21 from North West
- 5 from Northern Cape
- 37 from Limpopo.
This means that South Africa has breached the 10 000 mark, with 10 210 cumulative deaths now recorded.
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 404 568.
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