NATIONAL NEWS - South Africa has now entered the top 10 worldwide Covid-19 hotspots after exceeding the 300 000 mark to reach a cumulative total of 311 049 confirmed cases.
The country has also reported a further 107 deaths:
- 4 from KwaZulu-Natal,
- 12 from North West,
- 12 from Eastern Cape,
- 38 from Western Cape and
- 41 from Gauteng Province.
This brings the total number of Covid-19 related deaths to 4 453.
“We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased The number of recoveries is 160 693 which translates to a recovery rate of 51,7%,” said Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
Graphic: Costa Makola *Totals as of morning of 15 July 2020.
Below is the provincial breakdown:
Source: health department
Source: Health department
