NATIONAL NEWS - As announced by President MC Ramaphosa, yesterday a cumulative total of 866 127 Covid-19 cases have been reported, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said in his daily update.
A cumulative total ot 5 884 227 tests nave been completed with 25 049 new tests conducted since the last report.
“Regrettably, 175 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 93, Free State 16, Gauteng 4, KwaZulu-Natal 5, North West 5, Northern Cape 20 and Western Cape 32. This brings the total to 23 451 deaths.
“We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health workers that treated the deceased,” he said.
The nation’s recoveries now stand at 762 746.
Daily Covid-19 update: 5 163 new cases
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Posted on: 07:55 Tue, 15 December 2020
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Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Garden Route District:
| George | 11705 |
|---|---|
| Mossel Bay | 7256 |
| Knysna | 4775 |
| Oudtshoorn | 3901 |
| Bitou | 2704 |
| Hessequa | 1934 |
| Kannaland | 860 |
| Garden Route Total | 33135 |
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