19 506 newCovid-19cases and 383 more deaths bring the total number of deaths in the country to 60 647.
Gauteng once again leads the infection rate in the country.
The report revealed that there was a dramatic increase in natural deaths in Gauteng, according toTimeLIVE.
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There were 2 242 excess deaths from natural causes recorded in the week under review.
The figures were comparable to the sharp increase experienced during the first and second waves of the global pandemic.
Gauteng accounts for 57% of all new infections in SouthAfrica.
Almost 20 000 new Covid-19 cases were reported in South Africa in the last day. Image: Waldo Swiegers / BloombergSource: Getty Images
This means that these individuals no longer have access to free testing.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
