NATIONAL NEWS - As of Saturday, South Africa now has a cumulative total of 607 045 Covid-19 cases, according to the Department of Health’s latest release.
There have been 3 707 new identified cases, and 144 reported deaths. 12 987 deaths due to Covid-19 have been reported.
Gauteng still accounts for 33.8% of the country’s cases, with 205 246 cases recorded.
The Northern Cape has the least amount of Covid-19 cases, accounting for just 1.5% of the country’s total cases. The province currently has 8 996 cases.
A total of 3 535 067 tests have been conducted, with 30 560 new tests conducted since the last report.
The private sector accounts for 57& of the tests conducted, and has so far tested 1 998 867 tests. The public sector has conducted 1 536 200 tests.
Recoveries currently stand at 504 127 giving the country a recovery rate of 83%.
Gauteng currently tops the list with 171 839 recoveries, 30 180 active cases and 3 227 deaths.
(Compiled by Nica Richards)
