South Africa has recorded 2 750 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 1 611 143.
This represents an 8% positivity rate.
There have been a further 59 COVID-19-related deaths in the country, bringing the national death toll to 55 183.
In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says: “Today, 59 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 5, Gauteng 20, Kwa-Zulu Natal 8, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 2, North West 0, Northern Cape 18 and Western Cape 6, which brings the total to 55 183 deaths.”
Recoveries now stand at 1 523 243, representing a recovery rate of 94.5%.
The number of vaccines that have been administered to healthcare workers now stands at 478 452.
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The latest figures come amid concerns over some South Africans’ failure to adhere to safety protocols.
Gauteng authorities have urged residents to adhere to all COVID-19 regulations to prevent the devastating impact that could come with the third wave.
On Friday, Premier David Makhura announced that the province was officially in the grips of a third wave, while Free State authorities have raised concern over the increased number of COVID-related hospitalisations.
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