COVID-19 in SA: 85 more deaths, 2,055 new infections
South Africa’s COVID-19 death toll has increased by 85 in the last 24 hours.
Most of the fatalities are from Gauteng, with the province reporting 62 new deaths.
The Eastern Cape (5), KwaZulu Natal (9), Western Cape (7) and Nothern Cape (2) also reported new deaths.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 related deaths in the country now stands at 15, 857.
While the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases is 657 627 with 2,055 new cases in the last 24 hours.
The recovery rate is now 89.2-percent which translates to 586, 844 people who have recovered from the virus.
Over four-million tests have now been conducted countrywide. Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 18 September.
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— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) September 18, 2020
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The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.
Today marks another milestone in SA’s fight against #COVID19. The cumulative number of tests conducted to date has surpassed four million! pic.twitter.com/KyNSbJEHEb
— Department of Health: COVID-19 (@COVID_19_ZA) September 18, 2020
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Source: eNCA
