The Health Department has reported 2,894 COVID-19 cases.
A total of 30 more COVID-19 related deaths take South Africa’s death toll to 55,802.
SA’s COVID-19 recovery rate is at 94.1 percent.
Meanwhile, phase two of SA’s vaccination rollout is expected to intensify this week as more sites open to administer the jab.
Another batch of Pfizer vaccines arrived over the weekend.
At least one million COVID-19 vaccines have now been delivered to the country.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 635 465 the total number of deaths is 55 802 the total number of recoveries is 1 539 395 and the total number of vaccines administered is 647 983. pic.twitter.com/f8U914yanY
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 23, 2021
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 29 355 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 2 894 new cases, which represents a 9.9% positivity rate. A further 30 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 55 802 to date. Read more here https://t.co/Dlsball7vK pic.twitter.com/GwzJhV7klr
— NICD (@nicd_sa) May 23, 2021
Source: eNCA
In other news – #RIPMjokes: Trompies member Emmanuel Matsane (Mjokes) dies in a car accident
Trompies member Emmanuel Matsane, popularly known as Mjokes, has died.
The talented musician, who was part of the iconic kwaito group known for their hit song Sweety Lavo and a director at the record label Kalawa Jazmee, died in a car accident. His death was announced by Kalawa Jazmee through a statement. Learn More
