The Health Department reported 6,709 COVID-19 new cases. The cumulative number of infections is 828,598. South Africa COVID-19 death toll is 22,574.
The Health Department reported 6,709 new COVID-19 cases.
The cumulative number of infections is 828,598.
South Africa COVID-19 death toll is 22,574.
Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, says that most are from the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal.
On Wednesday, Mkhize announced the country is experiencing a second wave on Wednesday.
The department says, according to criteria formulated by scientists and modelling teams, the country fits the criteria of a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
“The festive season is the time we need to enjoy with our families, but we need to remember that we have a responsibility to enjoy [ourselves] with various restraints,” said Mkhize.
These restraints, according to Mkhize, are to ensure for everyone’s safety.
Originally published at Enca