CAPE TOWN- South Africa has recorded 173 more Covid-19 related deaths, bringing the total to 8 539, while cases now stand at 516 862, an increase of 5 377.
Of the latest deaths 20 are from the Eastern Cape, 37 from Gauteng, 12 from KwaZulu-Natal, 31 from the Western Cape, 28 from the North West and 45 from Mpumalaga.
Health minister Zweli Mkhize said the number of recoveries is 358 037, which translates to a recovery rate of 69%.
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 516 862, the total number of deaths is 8 539 and the total number of recoveries is 358 037. pic.twitter.com/TEtdon753V
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) August 3, 2020
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