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Covid-19: Confirmed cases climb to 670 766; death toll at 16 398 in South Africa

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:22 am

Another 22 humans died of Covid-19 in South Africa over the past 24 hours, bringing the wide variety of Covid-related deaths to 16 398 in the us of a as of Sunday, in accordance to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

Seven of the deaths had been said in the Eastern Cape, 5 from KwaZulu-Natal, two from Gauteng, five from the North West and three from the Western Cape.

“We extend our condolences to the cherished ones of the departed and thank the health-care people that dealt with the deceased patients,” he said.

Another 1 268 new instances have been recorded, bringing the range of Covid-19 instances in South Africa to 670 766.

At 4 203 deaths, Gauteng remains the province with the best possible number lives lost to Covid-19, however is closely accompanied by way of the Western Cape at four 163, whilst the Eastern Cape’s loss of life toll is at 3 110.

KwaZulu-Natal has recorded 2626 Covid-19 deaths, the Free State has 838, Mpumalanga recorded 520 and North West stands at 255.

The Northern Cape has so far recorded the lowest variety of Covid-19 fatalities at 197.

(IOL)

Samuel Okoro

Samuel Okoro is a political analyst and journalist who reports on African Union policies, governance, and regional diplomacy. His writing focuses on how leadership decisions and cooperation among African nations shape the continent’s political and economic future.

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