South Africa records 30 new COVID-19 deaths

South Africa has recorded 30 new COVID-19 deaths.

This brings the number of coronavirus deaths in the country to 369.

“We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased and thank the health care workers who treated these patients,” Health Minister, Dr Zwelini Mkhize said.

To date, 525,433 tests have been conducted with 18,572 tests done in the past 24 hours.

Western Cape remains the epicentre with 12 153 Coronavirus cases in the province. Gauteng has the second-highest number of cases at 2,453 with the Eastern Cape third with 2,324

The total number of confirmed COVID19 cases is 19137 while the total number of deaths is 369.

The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 19137 and the total number of deaths is 369 @DrZweliMkhize @HealthZA pic.twitter.com/amOpCZVEqu

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