South Africa’s COVID-19 deaths now over 700
South Africa’s coronavirus related deaths have now passed 700. There are now 22 new reported COVID-19 deaths in the last 24-hours. Those fatalities are solely from the Western Cape. That brings the total number of deaths in the province to 525. As of Monday, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa stands at 34,357.
The total national recoveries are 17,291. The Department of Health says 742,742 tests have been processed of which 17,617 tests have been conducted since the last report.
UPDATE: As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 34 357, the total number of deaths to 705 and total recoveries are now updated to 17291. pic.twitter.com/5nYbl9IonH
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) June 1, 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.
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Source: eNCA
