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COVID-19 cases in SA increase by 2,080

Just over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded. The total number of infections stands at over 760,000.

The health department reported that 65 people have died, taking the death toll to 20,968. COVID-19 in SA: Frontline workers bearing the brunt of bureaucracy

The department said the current testing positivity rate of 14 percent is concerning.

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The recovery rate is at 92,4 percent. More than 5 300,000 tests have been conducted.

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In other news – Kwaito star Mshoza’s funeral details confirmed

Queen of kwaito, Mshoza will be laid to rest this coming Saturday. The 37-year-old star passed away last week Thursday at a hospital in Joburg. Learn more

Source: eNCA