CABINET has welcomed the drop in the number of new confirmed Covid-19 cases over the past few weeks and the improved recovery rate that now stands at 87 per cent.
In a statement following a virtual meeting, Cabinet said it noted the declining number of people requiring admission in hospitals and the decreasing demand for Covid-19 tests.
“We commend the dedication and sacrifice of all health professionals, who have been our frontline defence against the virus,” the statement read.
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South Africa has further dropped in global rankings and is now eighth in the world when it comes to the number of Covid-19 cases.
“Let us build on the momentum of this encouraging news and continue to work together to consistently do the right things, such as practising social distancing, wearing a mask when in public, and washing hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser,” Cabinet pleaded.
It also encouraged citizens to download the free COVID Alert SA app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
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