{"id":2106,"date":"2021-01-10T19:03:56","date_gmt":"2021-01-10T19:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/south-africa\/?p=2106"},"modified":"2021-01-10T17:47:11","modified_gmt":"2021-01-10T17:47:11","slug":"covid-19-cases-in-sa-rise-by-21-606","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/covid-19-cases-in-sa-rise-by-21-606","title":{"rendered":"Covid-19 cases in SA rise by 21 606"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\">Africa-Press<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/south-africa\">South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Cape Town &#8211; Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Saturday reported 21 606 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the cumulative total of cases identified in South Africa to 1 214 176.<\/p>\n<p>A cumulative total of 7 120 847 tests have been completed with 77 167 tests conducted since the last report, Mkhize said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegrettably, we report a further 399 Covid-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 85, Free State 11, Gauteng 69, Kwa-Zulu Natal 96, Limpopo 5, Mpumalanga 15, Northern Cape 12 and Western Cape 106. This brings the total deaths to 32 824,\u201d the minister said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Recoveries now stand at 956 712, representing a recovery rate of 78,9%<\/p>\n<p>One of the cases confirmed on Saturday was that of Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Obed Bapela.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Deputy Minister took his 4th test since the outbreak of the pandemic after showing some symptoms. He received his results today, 09 January 2021. As per the Covid regulations, Deputy Minister is in self-quarantine,\u201d Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Deputy Minister has urged all South Africans to play their part by continuing to observe all health protocols, like regularly washing\/sanitising hands, wearing a face mask that covers both nose and mouth and practicing social distancing at all times.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this week Williams also announced that Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo had tested positive for Covid-19.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDeputy Minister Mahlobo remains in good spirits and is in self-quarantine at home. All those who have been in contact with him will also self-isolate in their respective homes,\u201d Williams said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. 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