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1356 COVID-19 Cases in the Eastern Cape

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South Africa records 10 652 confirmed COVID-19 cases

South Africa has 10 652 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 206 deaths.

A total of 637 confirmed COVID-19 cases were announced on Monday with 12 new deaths recorded.

Meanwhile, the North West province recorded its first death.

Of the 12 deaths recorded, nine were in the Western Cape , two in the Eastern Cape and one in KwaZulu-Natal.

“We express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and appreciate the health workers who treated these patients,” said Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

The total number of recoveries stands at 4 357.

To date 356 067 COVID-19 tests have been conducted, 14 731 of which are new tests, since Sunday’s report.

The provincial breakdown of the COVID-19 cases is as follows:

Province – New cases – Total cases – Percentage total

  1. Western Cape – 453 – 5 621 – 52,8
  2. Gauteng – 19 – 1971 – 18,5
  3. Eastern Cape – 138 – 1356 – 12,7
  4. KwaZulu-Natal – 19 – 1372 – 12,7
  5. Free State – 0 – 135 – 1,3
  6. Limpopo – 0 – 54 – 0,6
  7. Mpumalanga – 2 – 63 – 0,6
  8. North West – – 5 – 50 – 0,5
  9. Northern Cape – 1 – 30 – 0,3
  10. Total – 637 – 10 652 – 100
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