Covid-19 update: Confirmed cases in SA now at 659 656
The number of recoveries currently stands at 589 434.
As of yesterday, 19 September, a total number of 659 656 confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded with 2 029 new cases identified.
The total number of tests conducted to date is 4 024 659 with 21 069 new tests conducted since the last report.
The Department of Health (DoH) reports 83 new Covid-19 related deaths:
- 52 from KwaZulu-Natal
- 5 from Gauteng
- 4 from Western Cape
- 4 from Eastern Cape
- 18 from Limpopo
This brings the total number of Covid-19 related deaths to 15 940.
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 589 434.
REMINDER: Majority of restrictions eased as South Africa prepares to move into Alert Level 1
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