Daily Covid-19 update: Cases increase by 3 285, recovery rate now 93%
The cumulative number of detected Covid-19 cases in South Africa is 1 699 849 with 3 285 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.
A woman undergoes a swab test for the Covid-19 coronavirus at a screening area in New Taipei City on June 8, 2021. Photo: AFP/Sam Yeh
As of Monday, 7 June, the cumulative number of detected Covid-19 cases is 1 699 849 with 3 285 new cases identified.
Covid-19 in South Africa
There are currently 61 246 active cases in the country, according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).
Eighty-nine Covid-19 related deaths were reported as of Monday, which brings the total number of Covid-19 related deaths to 57 063.
Recoveries now stand at 1 581 540, representing a 93,0% recovery rate.
A total of 11 899 793 tests have been carried out to date, with 23 199 new tests conducted in the last 24 hours.
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 23 199 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 3 285 new cases, which represents a 14.2% positivity rate. A further 89 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 57 063 to date. Read more: https://t.co/upnrYllz76 pic.twitter.com/VgSmYwxV06
— NICD (@nicd_sa) June 7, 2021
Covid-19: Global developments
Arlington, United States
When his father lost his job last year, Togi, then 16, quickly sought work to support his family — one of many US teens forced to take on odd jobs while trying to keep up with virtual schooling and avoid catching Covid-19.
Spain
Hoards of beaming tourists fly into the sun-soaked resort of Malaga after Spain opens its borders to all vaccinated travellers from all over the world.
New Delhi
Tanya Ashnigdh is four months pregnant and terrified, one of the millions of expectant women excluded from India’s faltering inoculation drive despite being at greater risk from Covid-19.
Taipei
A subsidiary of Taiwan’s tech giant Foxconn says it has temporarily suspended operations after six foreign workers tested positive for Covid-19 in the latest outbreak within the industry.
Covid-19 and the Tokyo Olympics
Foreign reporters covering the Tokyo Olympics will have their movements tracked by GPS, the Games president said Tuesday, and could have their passes revoked if they break the rules.
Organisers of the pandemic-postponed 2020 Games, which open in just over six weeks, are trying to reassure a sceptical public that the mega-event can be held safely under strict virus rules.
The about 6,000 reporters visiting Japan for the Olympics must provide a detailed list of areas they will visit for their first two weeks in Japan, such as sports venues and hotels.
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