Coronavirus Update: South Africa’s Covid-19 Deaths Reach 18
South Africa’s COVID-19 related deaths have risen to 18. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced the latest Coronavirus figure on Wednesday, after five more deaths were sadly recorded. As at 8 April, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases stands at 1,845. This is an increase of 96 from the previously reported cases. Gauteng leads with […]
South Africa’s COVID-19 related deaths have risen to 18. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced the latest Coronavirus figure on Wednesday, after five more deaths were sadly recorded.
As at 8 April, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases stands at 1,845. This is an increase of 96 from the previously reported cases.
Gauteng leads with 782 confirmed cases. The province is followed by the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal with 495 and 354, respectively. St Augustine’s Hospital in Durban has been hard hit, where 48 staff members have tested positive for coronavirus.
KwaZulu-Natal has recorded the highest death toll, with nine deaths. The Western Cape, Gauteng and Free State have three deaths each.
The total number of COVID-19 tests conducted to date is 63 776. This is an increase of 5 678 from the last report.
“Today we are saddened to report five more COVID-19 related deaths. This takes the total number of deaths to 18,” said Mkhize.
The Minister conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased and relayed messages of appreciation to the health workers that treated the deceased patients. – SAnews.gov.za
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As at today the number of confirmed #COVID19 cases are 1845 pic.twitter.com/ZMenLDs8o2
— Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) April 8, 2020