Gauteng records most Covid-19 related deaths in SA

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A further 174 Covid-19-related deaths were recorded in the country on Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths to 4 346, said Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

Four deaths were recorded in the Northern Cape, 27 in KwaZulu- Natal, 17 in the Eastern Cape, 44 in the Western Cape and 82 in Gauteng, Mkhize said in a statement. This is the first time another province has exceeded the death toll in the Western Cape.

As of today, a cumulative total of 298 292 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in South Africa, with 10 496 new cases having been identified. The number of recoveries is 146 279, which translates to a recovery rate of 49% Coetzee, who also serves on the Ministerial Advisory Committee, also believes "less harsh" measures to curb alcohol consumption, including limiting outlet times, were needed because the ban would impact many workers' livelihoods.

 

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