Coronavirus infections surpass 100k in Gauteng
South Africa’s Covid-19 epicentre of Gauteng has reached more than 100 000 infections.
Gauteng, which accounts for 36% of the total national cases, now has 103 713 coronavirus infections.
Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, says in his daily report that the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country rose to 287 796 by Monday evening.
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The Western Cape has 79 444 cases, while the Eastern Cape stands on 52 058.
In the 24 hours up to Monday night, there were 93 new Covid-19 related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths to 4 172.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 287 796, the total number of deaths is 4172 and the total number of recoveries is 138 241. pic.twitter.com/OpB9jrkRw2
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) July 13, 2020