Covid-19: South Africa’s recoveries continue to rise
Despite lockdown restrictions having been further eased recently, South Africans are urged to remain compliant to the remaining restrictions
WHILE South Africa’s active Covid-19 cases continue to fluctuate, the downward trend is still evident.
As of this (Friday) morning, active cases totalled 36 443 (1 389 more than yesterday) while recoveries increased to a total of 702 544 (1 010 more than yesterday).
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South Africa’s total number of positive infections is 759 658, with more than five million citizens been tested. The country’s death rate has increased to a total of 20 671 (115 more than yesterday).
A global view
While the world’s total number of Covid-19 cases sits at 57 258 307, South Africa is almost out of the top 20 countries, having dropped to 16th.
The USA remains at the top of the list with the most number of cases globally – 12 070 712 – while India remains in second place with 9 004 365, and Brazil in third place with 5 983 089 cases.
There are currently 16 145 500 active cases globally, of which 1% are serious or critical. Of the 41 112 807 closed cases around the world, 3% (1 365 965) have resulted in death.
South Africa’s lockdown Level 1 restrictions were eased last week, but South Africans are urged to remain compliant to the remaining restrictions, including wearing masks, sanitising and practising social distancing.
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