7 632 new COVID-19 cases reported in SA, 163 related deaths

August 23, 2021

South Africa has recorded 7 632 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 698 605.

This increase represents a 20.2% positivity rate. The majority of new cases on Monday are from KwaZulu-Natal (33%), followed by Western Cape (21%).

The national Department of Health has also reported a further 163 COVID-19 related deaths, bringing total fatalities to 79 584 to date.

Below are the latest coronavirus statistics:

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