Covid-19 positive cases now over 32 600 with 51% recovery rate

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On the eve of South Africa moving to lockdown alert level 3, the Health Department said on Sunday that the number of positive Covid-19 cases has risen to 32 683, with 1 716 new cases reported from the last 24-hour testing cycle.

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The Department reported 40 more Covid-19-related deaths which brings the total of Covid-19 deaths to 683. There have been 16 809 recoveries to date, which translates to a recovery rate of 51.4%. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize extended condolences to the loved ones of the departed. He also thanked the health care workers who have been treating Covid-19 patients.

The country's move to Level 3 of lockdown on Monday will see the re-opening of all economic sectors except those considered high risk. APlaces of worship will also be open with restricted numbers.In the coronavirus hotspots announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Justice Cluster will conduct patrols, roadblocks, and vehicle check points.

The South African Police, SANDF and local law enforcement authorities will work together to control movement in these areas.

 

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Again please elaborate, the numbers will look scary but we just remember the substantial backlog and half these results should have come out weeks ago

Please do a story about the 400 South Africans stuck in Saudi Arabia.

Moving to level 3 tomorrow is like heading for our death sentence

What's the test backlog?

It's great.. We will get over soon

This has officially entered a lack of credibility..Nothing makes sense anymore. With non-sensical rules and figures that are not what they appear to be - “flattering the curve” is a farce and the argument for levels no longer holds any merit.

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