SA now has 3158 Covid-19 cases, death toll rises to 54

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South Africa’s confirmed Covid-19 cases have increased to 3158 and two new deaths bringing the total to x, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Sunday.

Johannesburg - South Africa’s confirmed Covid-19 cases have increased to 3158 with the Health Ministry reporting two more deaths, bringing the number of deaths to 54.

"Today we regrettably report two more Covid-19 related deaths. Similar to yesterday, these are from KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. This brings the total death toll to 54 today. We convey our condolences to the families and also appreciate the committed health workers who were treating the deceased patients," National Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize said. On Saturday, the Ministry announced that tests were increasing on a daily basis.

"We take pride that in the whole of Africa, South Africa is leading in testing. We want to also emphasise that the daily tests that we reporting, exclude repeat tests on one individual. A repeat test is done for confirmation or when a person tests to check their recovery," Mkhize said.

 

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Rest in peace 🙏🏼 I know there is no comparing death or grief but when I see the stats of USA, Italy, Spain etc a part of me can't help but thank God for being with South Africa and the whole of Africa. 54 deaths compared to 100, compared to a 1000, compared to 10,000....

No guessing that those deaths comes from ventilator patients...

Lockdown has extended in Spain and we don't have the support structure to stay in lockdown People are reaching famine levels in their own homes

😱😔😥

Back to work on May Day there is no other choice

Gov needs to screen major cities. More police have to be on the road

And its rising.... 😥

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