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Covid-19 recoveries up slightly to 91.7%

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A health worker takes samples from a man to test him for COVID-19 coronavirus, at the Biological Sciences unit of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) in Mexico City, on May 25, 2020, amid the new coronavirus pandemic.
A health worker takes samples from a man to test him for COVID-19 coronavirus, at the Biological Sciences unit of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) in Mexico City, on May 25, 2020, amid the new coronavirus pandemic.
Pedro Pardo, AFP
  • Another 92 deaths linked to Covid-19 have been confirmed in South Africa. 
  • Twenty-three were reported to have occurred in the past 24 to 48 hours. 
  • A total of 732 414 cases have been confirmed, with the recovery rate up to 91.7%.


Recoveries from Covid-19 have gone up slightly to 91.7%. 

However, another 92 deaths have been reported, with 23 in the past 24 to 48 hours. 

Another 1 866 new cases have also been recorded. 

Recoveries now stand at 671 579. 

This as some European countries go into a second lockdown to manage increases in cases. 

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde earlier urged continued vigilance regarding safety protocols. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation again next week after the National Coronavirus Command Council and Cabinet meet to discuss the pandemic. 

The number of confirmed deaths linked to the virus in South Africa now stands at 19 677.

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