Covid-19 update: Number of confirmed cases in South Africa stands at 657 627

As of yesterday, 18 September, a total number of 657 627 confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded with 2 055 new cases identified.

The total number of tests conducted to date is 4 003 590 with 20 057 new tests conducted since the last report.

The Department of Health (DoH) reports 85 new Covid-19 related deaths:

• 9 from KwaZulu-Natal
• 62 from Gauteng
• 7 from Western Cape
• 5 from Eastern Cape
• 2 from Northern Cape

This brings the total number of Covid-19 related deaths to 15 857.

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 586 844.

Today marks another milestone in SA's fight against #COVID19. The cumulative number of tests conducted to date has surpassed four million! pic.twitter.com/KyNSbJEHEb

— Department of Health: COVID-19 (@COVID_19_ZA) September 18, 2020

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