South Africa Coronavirus Update: SA Records 4,220 COVID-19 Cases, 79 Deaths
South Africa now has 4 220 confirmed Coronavirus cases, with four new deaths. The Department of Health on Friday said the four deaths were recorded in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal (two in each province). This brings the total number of deaths to 79. The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has conveyed condolences to […]
South Africa now has 4 220 confirmed Coronavirus cases, with four new deaths.
The Department of Health on Friday said the four deaths were recorded in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal (two in each province). This brings the total number of deaths to 79.
The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased.
“We convey our condolences to the families of the deceased and appreciate the health workers who treated the deceased,” the Minister said.
According to the department, to date, a total of 152 390 COVID-19 tests have been conducted.
The tests have been conducted at both public and private institutions.
As at 24 April, the breakdown of total COVID-19 cases per province is as follows:
Western Cape: 1 413
Gauteng: 1 281
KwaZulu-Natal: 841
Eastern Cape: 480
Free State: 111
Limpopo: 29
North West: 25
Mpumalanga: 24
Northern Cape: 16
– SAnews.gov.za