South Africa recorded 1 101 new Covid-19 cases by Sunday and 23 more Covid-19-related deaths, taking the death toll to 54 148.

• South Africa has recorded a total of 1 575 471 Covid-19 cases.
• The country recorded 1 101 new cases.
• There were also 23 more fatalities, taking the death toll to 54 148.

South Africa recorded 1 101 new Covid-19 cases by Sunday and 23 more Covid-19-related deaths, taking the death toll to 54 148.
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Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said in a statement on Sunday that the country recorded a total of 1 575 471 Covid-19 cases.
KwaZulu-Natal recorded the most active cases with 5 097, followed by the Northern Cape with 3 284 and Gauteng with 2 919.
The recovery rate is 95% with 1 501 185 recoveries.
To date, 10 530 979 tests have been completed.
Of the 23 deaths that were recorded, seven were in the Eastern Cape, four in the Free State, seven in Gauteng, four in KwaZulu-Natal and one in the Western Cape.
“We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers who treated the deceased,” Mkhize said.
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