South Africa has reported 1 051 new COVID-19 cases and 29 more deaths.
This takes the number of infections in the country to 537 852 and the death toll to 52 111.
The Western Cape has reported more deaths, followed by KwaZulu-Natal.
“Eastern Cape 1, Free State 1, Gauteng 5, Kwa-Zulu Natal 7, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 3, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 12,” says Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 537 852 the total number of deaths is 52 111 the total number of recoveries is 1 463 089 and the total number of vaccines administered is 182 983. pic.twitter.com/lRfJ4okLvh
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) March 21, 2021
Healthcare workers have conducted 9 635 287 COVID-19 tests nationwide since the outbreak of the pandemic was first reported in the country, with 24 025 tests completed since the last report.
Recoveries stand at 1 463 089, which translates to a 95% recovery rate.
The latest numbers come amid warning of a possible third wave:
Authorities are urging South Africans to continue observing COVID-19 protocols to slow down the spread of the virus that has the world in a spin.
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