Covid-19: Number of confirmed cases in South Africa now at 4 996
The number of active Covid-19 cases in South Africa stands at 2 830 after 2 073 recoveries and 93 deaths have been reported
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 4 996 as announced by Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize on Tuesday 28 April.
The number of recoveries now stands at 2 073 with three additional deaths being reported, bringing the total number to 93.
Mkhize stated that six million people have been screened in various provinces while 185 497 tests have been conducted.
The provincial breakdown is as follows:
- Western Cape – 1 870
- Gauteng – 1 377
- KwaZulu-Natal – 919
- Mpumalanga – 24
- Eastern Cape – 616
- Free State – 113
- Limpopo – 31
- North West – 29
- Northern Cape – 17
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