- As of Wednesday, South Africa recorded a total of 1 578 450 Covid-19 cases.
- 1 250 new cases were recorded in the latest 24-hour cycle.
- 48 new Covid-19-related fatalities have been recorded, taking the official death toll to 54 285.
South Africa recorded 1 250 new Covid-19 infections by Wednesday and 48 new Covid-19-related deaths, taking the official death toll to 54 285.
According to a statement by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, as of Wednesday, the country recorded a total of 1 578 450 confirmed Covid-19 cases.
The total number of healthcare workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 298 153 after the vaccination programme resumed on Wednesday.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 578 450 the total number of deaths is 54 285 the total number of recoveries is 1 503 611 and the total number of vaccines administered is 298 153. pic.twitter.com/qsMeGiFe52
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) April 28, 2021
KwaZulu-Natal recorded the most confirmed active cases with 5 227, followed by the Northern Cape with 3 427 and the Free State with 3 082.
The recovery rate is 95% and 1 503 611 recoveries have been recorded.
To date, 10 590 107 tests have been completed, with 22 514 tests conducted in the latest 24-hour cycle, Mkhize said.
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— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) April 28, 2021
Mkhize also reported a further 48 Covid-19-related deaths, of which 19 were recorded in North West, 11 in the Eastern Cape, five in the Northern Cape, four in the Free State, four in Gauteng, four in the Western Cape and one in KwaZulu-Natal.
This brings the total to 54 285 official deaths.
"We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers who treated the deceased," Mkhize said.
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