- Majority of new cases recorded in Gauteng, followed by the Western Cape.
- The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 2 368 105.
- In the past 24 hours, South Africa has seen 413 Covid-19 related deaths.
South Africa has recorded 12 056 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 2 368 105 on Saturday.
According to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), the 12 056 new cases represented a 24.3% positivity rate.
NICD spokesperson Sinenhlanhla Jimoh said the majority of new cases on Saturday were from Gauteng, contributing 30% of the cases, followed by the Western Cape at 21%.
"The total number of cases today [Saturday] is lower than yesterday [13 719] but higher than the average number of new cases per day over the seven preceding days. The seven-day moving average daily number of cases has decreased," Jimoh said.
In the past 24 hours, South Africa recorded 413 Covid-19 related deaths, bringing the number of total fatalities to date, to 69 488.
Jimoh added that 14 527 278 tests had been conducted in the public and private sector.
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 49,589 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 12,056 new cases, which represents a 24.3% positivity rate. A further 413 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 69,488 to date. Read more: https://t.co/Y0sUrvVduG pic.twitter.com/QZ6xSUVqUK
— NICD (@nicd_sa) July 24, 2021
Hospital admissions increased by 455 in the past 24 hours.
The NICD added that 49 589 tests had been conducted in the past 24 hours.