Covid-19 surge gathers steam with 8 124 new cases in one day

In a terse statement the department of health said that the total deaths related to Covid-19 now stands at 2 749.

Dumped Covid-19 test kits found in the Eastern Cape. Picture: Facebook

The ministry of health has released its daily report on the identified confirmed cases on Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours with a record tally of 8 124 new cases being reported in one day.

“Regrettably, we report a further 92 Covid-19 related deaths – 17 from Eastern Cape, 28 from Gauteng, 10 from KwaZulu Natal and 37 from Western Cape. This brings the total deaths to 2 749,” the statement reads.

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“We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased. The mortality rate is 1,7% The number of recoveries is 76 025, which translates to a recovery rate of 47,7%.”