Limpopo’s Covid-19 deaths rise to 257, recoveries to 12 953
According to the latest figures issued by the Limpopo Health Department, the province recorded 43 new Covid-19 deaths.
LIMPOPO – As of 8 September the province stands at 13 718 positive cases of which 508 cases are still active.
A total of 12 953 people have recovered and 43 new deaths have been recorded, bringing the total to 257 deaths. Of the 43 new recorded deaths, 10 were reported in Mogalakwena, nine in Polokwane, six in Thulamela, four in Fetakgomo Tubatse, four in Mookgophong-Modimolle, three in Thabazimbi, two in Tzaneen, two in Collins Chabane and one each in the Lepelle-Nkumpi, Giyani, Maruleng municipalities, respectively.
A total of 35 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, of which the Mopani district recorded 11 new cases, Sekhukhune district (8), Waterberg district (7), Capricorn district (5), and the Vhembe district (4).
A total of 86 569 tests have been conducted, 43 606 in the public sector and 42 963 in the public sector.
The provincial breakdown:
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