198 new Covid-19 deaths, but recovery rate climbs to 73%
South Africa has recorded 6 670 new coronavirus cases over the latest 24-hour period.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 559 858.
The country's death toll now stands at 10 408, after 198 new deaths were reported.
Of the latest deaths, 80 are from the Eastern Cape, 63 from KwaZulu Natal, 32 from Gauteng and 23 from the Western Cape.
#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 09 August. pic.twitter.com/00a4MRssdc
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) August 9, 2020
The recovery rate now stands at 73 percent, with 411 147 people who have recovered from coronavirus.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 559 858, the total number of deaths is 10 408 and the total number of recoveries is 411 147. pic.twitter.com/vi5OiJzMTB
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) August 9, 2020
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