Covid-19 total rises to 14,355 in SA, with 14 deaths taking total to 259

Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize briefs media about South Africa's plans to fight the coronavirus before it reaches our shores, at the Southern Sun OR Tambo in Kempton Park, 1 March 2020. Picture: Neil McCartney

As of today, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa is 14,355, with 831 new cases identified in the last 24-hour cycle of testing, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.439,559 tests had been conducted with 18,004 done in the last 24-hour cycle.The total number of recoveries to date was at 6,478.Mkhize also quoted the World Health Organisation’s recommendations on the easing of lockdown restrictions.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your tenacity, stoicism and true partnership with government. Together we succeeded in flattening the curve, which facilitated ramping up and cohesion of our health care system as well as preparation of our spaces as we resume our economic and social development.

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