The Eastern Cape has surpassed Kwazulu Natal with its COVID-19 cases, says the Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize.
The Province now has 1 504 positive cases and 24 deaths. However, its COVID-19 deaths are still lower than those of Kwazulu Natal.
Meanwhile, South Africa’s total COVID-19 cases have risen to 11 350 – driven mainly by the Western Cape with 6 105 positive cases. Not only does the Province have the highest number of positive cases, but it also has the highest number of new infections.
On a positive note, there were no new deaths reported in any of the Provinces.
Breakdown
| Province | New Deaths | New Cases | Total Cases | Total Deaths |
| Western Cape | 0 | 484 | 6105 | 106 |
| Gauteng | 0 | 43 | 2014 | 22 |
| Eastern Cape | 0 | 148 | 1504 | 24 |
| KZN | 0 | 22 | 1394 | 44 |
| Free State | 0 | 0 | 135 | 6 |
| Mpumalanga | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
| Limpopo | 0 | 0 | 54 | 3 |
| North West | 0 | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Northern Cape | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
Source: sacoronavirus.co.za
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