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South Africa recorded only 566 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as well as 84 deaths. At the

President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved South Africa to Level 1 Lockdown and announced relaxed restrictions. Meanwhile, South Africa recorded 1

1 676 people contracted COVID-19 in the past 24 hours whilst 144 others died due to the virus. Total confirmed

New COVID-19 cases shot up to 1 862 in the past 24 hours after being below 1 000 for two

New COVID-19 cases remained under 1 000 for a second day. 998 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.

New COVID-19 cases dropped to 792 in the past 24 hours, whilst deaths dropped to 97. At the same time,

1 429 people contracted COVID-19 and 133 others died from the virus in the past 24 hours. This takes total

2 260 health care workers were vaccinated as of 6pm yesterday under the Sisonke Protocol. This is according to the

2 320 people contracted the COVID-19 virus whilst 165 others died in the past 24 hours. A total of 48

The first batch of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines arrived in South Africa yesterday and the roll out will start

195 people died from COVID-19 complications in the past 24 hours, whilst 1 102 others contracted the virus. Whilst new

In the past 24 hours 1 744 people contracted COVID-19. At the same time, 78 people died from the virus.

2 488 people contracted COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. 237 others died from the virus. South Africa has 59

In the past 24 hours the number of people who contracted COVID-19 were 3 159. This is an increase when

The second wave of COVID-19 shows signs of slowing down. In the past 24 hours, 1 742 people contracted the

New COVID-19 cases dropped further to 1 376 in the past 24 hours, down from 2 435. Meantime, there were 183 people

Only 2 435 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Unfortunately 110 others died due to the

The number of people who tested positive for COVID -19 and those who died from the virus in the past

4 058 people tested positive for COVID-19 whilst 398 others died in the past 24 hours. This is an increase

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize, has launched South Africa’s Online COVID-19 Vaccine Registration. However, for the moment, the

New COVID-19 cases dropped significantly in the past 24 hours. 2 548 cases were recorded, down from more than 4

In the past 24 hours 4 525 people tested positive for COVID-19, whilst 213 others died from the virus. The

In the past 24 hours 7 150 people tested positive for COVID-19, whilst 555 others died from the virus. The

The past 24 hours saw a drop in the number of n ew COVID-19 cases, but an increase in the

New COVID-19 cases and deaths have increased again in the past 24 hours. 6 041 people contracted the virus and

New COVID-19 cases dropped to 4 551 and new deaths reduced to 243 in the past 24 hours. This was

300 people have died and 8 147 others contracted the COVID-19 virus in the past 24 hours. The latest statistics

In the past 24 hours a further 566 people died from COVID-19 related complications, whilst 12 710 others tested positive for

839 people have died in the past 24 hours from COVID-19 related complications. 9 780 others tested positive for the virus.

9 010 people tested positive for COVID-19 and 344 others died from the virus in the past 24 hours. South Africa

12 267 people tested positive for COVID-19 whilst 254 others died from the virus in the past 24 hours. The new

18 503 people tested positive for COVID-19 and 712 others died from the virus in the past 24 hours. Total number

18 555 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours and 806 others died from COVID-19 induced complications. Total

755 people have died in the past 24 hours due to COVID-19 complications. This as new cases reduce to 13

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that South Africa will remain on level 3 lockdown. Many of the restrictions announced in

17 421 people contracted the COVID-19 in the past 24 hours in South Africa, whilst 339 other died from the virus.

9 126 more COVID-19 cases have been recorded in South Africa and 184 people have died in the past 24 hours.

10 008 people contracted the corona virus over the past 24 hours and 166 others died from the virus. This is

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new restrictions ahead of the festive season, aimed at slowing down the spread of the COVID-19

170 people have died in the past 24 hours due to COVID-19 and 7 999 others contracted the disease. Of the

There is evidence of an exponential rise in the number of COVID-19 cases says the Minister of Health Dr Zweli

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize has confirmed that South Africa is now in a second wave of COVID-19.

139 people have died due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, 124 of them from the Eastern Cape. At

4 400 new COVID-19 cases and 94 new deaths, 42 of them in the Eastern Cape have been recorded in the

4 173 people tested positive for the Corona virus in South Africa in the past 24 hours, whilst 65 others died.

A further 109 people died and another 2 295 were found to have contracted the COVID-19 virus in the past 24

32 people died in the past 24 hours in the Eastern Cape due to COVID-19. This figure makes up more

2 563 people contracted the COVID-19 virus and 38 others died as a result of the virus in the past 24

3 069 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours. Since Sunday this week the country has recorded 13 162

1 364 people in the Eastern Cape contracted COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, and 45 others died from the virus.

2 080 more people contracted COVID-19 virus in the past 24 hours, 1 314 of them from the Eastern Cape. At the

2 270 people contracted COVID-19 virus and 58 others died from the virus in the past 24 hours. Of the 9

2 514 new cases of COVID-19 and more deaths have been recorded in the past 24 hours. The latest statistics indicate

South Africa is seeing a rise in the daily number of COVID-19 cases. In the past 24 hours there were

119 people died and 1 987 others contracted COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. The latest figures pushed South Africa’s

South Africa recorded 1 245 more new cases and 63 new deaths in the past 24 hours. This follows 1 842 cases

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The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize has expressed concern about a rise in new cases in the Eastern Cape,

2 338 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours. This follows another 2 140 cases recorded 48 hours ago.

South African remains at Level 1 Lockdown. In making the announcement, President Cyril Ramaphosa appealed to all South Africans to

1 729 new COVID-19 cases and 106 new deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the national case total

As the festive season approaches, it is critical that ‘we do not become the architects of our own undoing’, says

South Africa’s COVID-19 deaths are almost 19 500. The new 54 deaths in the past 24 hours moved the death toll

135 more COVID-19 deaths have been recorded, taking the national death toll to 19 411. At the same time 1 372

2 056 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, whilst new deaths were 53. With the new

South African continues to register new COVID-19 deaths as well as new cases on a daily basis. Over the past

President Cyril Ramaphosa has gone into isolation after coming into contact with a guest who tested positive for COVID-19 at

891 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded, taking the national total confirmed cases to 716 759. The 40 new deaths recorded

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize has reported a 9.1% increase in new COVID-19 cases over the past seven

South Africa has recorded 1 662 new COVID-19 cases, taking the national total to 703 793 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa last night announced that South Africa would be moving to Level 1 Lockdown.

956 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours taking the total confirmed cased since the start of

South Africa recorded 1 579 new COVID-19 cases taking the national total 649 793 since the pandemic started. Current active cases are 56 440,

1 990 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past day, taking the total confirmed cases since the beginning of

New COVID-19 cases dropped yet again. The latest data released by the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize indicates 845

South Africa recorded a low 1 633 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. The country’s total cases since the

174 new COVID-19 deaths took place in the past day bringing South Africa’s total deaths to 14 563. The breakdown is

More people in South Africa are recovering from COVID-19. Data released by the Minister of Health shows that a recovery

COVID-19 continues to claim more lives. A further 121 new deaths have been recorded from across South Africa. The death toll is

South Africa’s COVID-19 recovery rate is now sitting at 86%. This was reported by the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli

COVID-19 continues to take lives each day. Today is not any different. 126 people died in South Africa in the

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize has reported 2 684 new COVID-19 cases which took the national total to

South Africa recorded 1 576 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, a decrease of 101 compared to yesterday’s 1

South Africa recorded only 1 677 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. The country’s total cases since the

Today learners in grade R, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 and 11 will return to school, as will

Despite the country being under Level 2 lockdown, new COVID-19 infections are continuing. The latest data shows that another 3 880

According to new data released by the Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize, there were 3 916 new COVID-19 cases in

COVID-19 recovery rate continues to improve and is now sitting at 82% with 485 468 people having recovered from the virus

From midnight today, South Africa moved into level 2 lockdown. This as the COVID-19 infections continue although at a lower

President Cyril Ramaphosa says this is not the time for South Africans to relax. Each one of us should consider

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize has expressed careful optimism about the reduction in new daily COVID-19 infections. In

South Africa’s daily COVID-19 infections are dropping, but deaths continue. Although there were only 2 810 new infections in the past

Figures released by the Department of Health show a dramatic drop in the daily infection rate of COVID-19. In the

Data provided by Department of Health shows that more people are recovering from COVID-19 in the country. Since Sunday, more

South Africa recorded 1 451 COVID-19 relates deaths since Monday this week. Today’s 306 new deaths bring the national total

Data released by the Minister of health Dr Zweli Mkhize shows that the number of people recovering from COVID-19 in

The Minister of health Dr Zweli Mkhize has called on parents to continue to take their children to clinics for

Mpumalanga Province recorded the highest COVID-19 daily deaths for the first time. Of the 173 new deaths, Mpumalanga recorded 45.

The Minister of Health has reported 315 new COVID-19 related deaths in the country, following yesterday’s report of 240. This takes

The Minister of Health has reported 315 new COVID-19 related deaths in the country, following yesterday’s report of 240. This takes

South Africa recorded 240 new COVID-19 related deaths, 156 of them in the Gauteng Province. This makes it the highest

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced 7 232 new COVID-19 cases taking the national total to 459 761. He

South Africa’s Covid-19 fight has received a huge boost, after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves about R70 billion to help

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases have soared to 445 433 and deaths to 6 769. However, the recovery rate has increased to

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday announced the closure of public schools for a month from Monday, July

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

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COVID-19 cases increased by a further 8 170 in South Africa in the past 24 hours, taking the national total to

South Africa now accounts for more than half of Africa’s COVID-19 cases. Whilst Africa’s total is 597 223, South Africa’s cases

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases and deaths show no slowing down. The Minister of health has reported over 13 000 new infections

South Africa today recorded the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day. 216 people died from COVID-19 related

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases passed the 300 000 mark today to reach a total of 311 049. This is following an increase

The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize has called on all chronic patients to keep up with their scheduled appointments

The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has stated that reluctance by some South Africans to quarantine and self-isolate in

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has maintained Lockdown Level 3 but has banned the sale of alcohol with

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The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize projects that bed capacity, especially ICU beds, will soon become an issue for

Gauteng has overtaken the Western Cape to become the Province with the highest number of COVID-19 cases. The new 3 527

South Africa has recorded 8 971 new COVID-19 cases pushing the total beyond the 200 000 mark. The country’s cases

As of today, South Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 are 196 750 including the 8 773 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize today announced 95 new COVID-19 deaths. For the first time Gauteng recorded the

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The Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Bandile Masuku says the Province can expect 120 000 Covid-19 cases by the end of July.

In the past 24 hours COVID-19 cases have increased by almost 7 000 and deaths by 128. This, as the Minister

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases increased by 6 130 in 24 hours to reach a total of 144 264. Gauteng registered 2 946 new

According the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize “within the coming days, Gauteng will emerge with the highest COVID-19 numbers.”

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize announced 6 579 new COVID-19 cases in South Africa in the past 24 hours,

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases spiked by 5 688 in 24 hours taking the national positive cases to 111 796. There were 103

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases increased by another 4 518 to take the latest national total to 106 108. In addition,

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South Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpassed the 100 000 mark with an increase of 4 288 in 24 hours bringing the national total

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize announced 4 621 new COVID-19 infections in South Africa in the last 24-hours,

A day after the further easing of Level 3 Lockdown regulations, South Africa’s COVID-19 cases increased by more than 3

President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday announced further easing of Level 3 regulations amid rising COVID-19 cases.   Easing Announcements   The

The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize says he is extremely excited and encouraged by an important breakthrough in COVID-19

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases increased by 4 302 cases in 24 hours, taking the national total to 70 038. National deaths now

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases increased overnight by more than 2 000 to reach a national total of 55 421. The 48 new

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases increased overnight by more than 2 000 to reach a national total of 55 421. The 48 new

News 24 has reported that 65% of people who died of COVID-19 in the Western Cape had a combination of

City of Joburg Mayor, Geoffrey Makhubo is in self-isolation as a precautionary measure, after a case of COVID-19 was confirmed

According to the latest data, South Africa’s new COVID-19 cases now stand at 48 285 and 998 deaths. More than 900 000

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize has reported 56 new COVID-19 Deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize says his department will be paying additional attention to the Eastern Cape, adding

COVID-19 related deaths continue to increase. 50 more reported in the past 24 hours push the national total to 755.

COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stand at 34 257 as deaths climb to 705. Commenting on the latest statistics, the

All of South Africa moves to Level 3 Lockdown today. Under this level all sectors of the economy are opened

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases rose by more than 1 500 in 24 hours and deaths by 28. The positive cases now

Places of worship will be allowed to resume services under Level 3 from 1 June. But they will be limited

The minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize announced 52 more COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total national deaths to 481. As far

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise to 22 583 and the deaths to 429. This is as the country prepares to move

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize reports that as of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in

South Africa recorded its youngest Covid-19 death – a two day old baby. Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said the

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases show no slowing down. As of today, the total number of confirmed positive cases is 17 200. According

As the country prepares for the easing of lockdown regulations, high risk age groups and those with illnesses such as

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases now stand at 15 515 with 1 160 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours. In making the

South Africa has recorded 665 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 12 739. The 19 new deaths

President Cyril Ramaphosa says consultations will get under way as the government prepares to ease level 4 lockdown restrictions to

The Eastern Cape has surpassed Kwazulu Natal with its COVID-19 cases, says the Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize. The

South Africa has confirmed 637 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of positive cases to 10 652. At the same time,

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize has noted with concern that the Western and Eastern Cape Provinces combined make

The Western Cape continues to lead the country with the rate of COVID-19 infections at 3 760 and deaths at 79.

As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 7808 and 153 COVID-19 related deaths. According

With continued daily screenings, South Africa COVID-19 infections show no restrained. The latest information show that the country now has

South Africa COVID-19 infections rise to 7 220 and deaths increase to 138. Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize reported 437 new

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa has risen to 6 783. Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, said

On 1st May 2020 South Africa moves from Level 5 to level 4 lockdown. Although there is relaxation of certain

South Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases have increased to 5 350 and deaths to 103, an increase of 10. Health Minister Dr

South Africa’s confirmed Covid-19 cases have increased to 4 996, from Monday’s 4 793. The country now has 93 deaths, an increase

South Africa’s confirmed Covid-19 cases have risen to 4 793. Meanwhile, COVID-19 death toll now stand at 90, whilst recoveries are 1 473

You may be able to buy cigarettes next Friday when South Africa’s stringent lockdown regulations ease, but alcohol and takeaway

 Confirmed Cases – 3 953 (an increase of 318 new infections from Wednesday. The highest single jump since the virus entered

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has given the latest update on local COVID-19 infections. He said the number of coronavirus

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an extraordinary R500 billion support package to stimulate the economy and protect millions of South

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South Africa now has 3 300 confirmed Covid-19 cases and four more deaths. Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize explained that

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South Africa’s confirmed Covid-19 cases have increased to 3 158 with the Health Ministry reporting two more deaths, bringing the

South Africa’s confirmed Covid-19 cases has increased to 2 605 with 14 new deaths, taking the death toll to 48.

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases have increased by 91, bringing the total number of cases to 2 506. From the 91 new

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa has risen to 2 415. The number of deaths has not

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa has risen to 2 272 and Covid-19 related deaths now stand at

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa has increased by 96 to 1845 as of Wednesday. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize

South Africa has recorded 1 655 confirmed cases of coronavirus, an increase of 70 from the previously reported cases, Health

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Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that the confirmed coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in South Africa have increased to 1 462,

South Africa now has 1 380 confirmed cases of Covid-19 infections. This is an increase of 27 new cases from

South Africa now has 1 353 confirmed cases of infections and five people have died from Covid-19, Health Minister Zweli

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared COVID-19 to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30th January

1 326 confirmed Covid-19 infections in SA, 3rd death President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa now has 1

SAMWUMED’s Walk-In Centre will be closed from 26 March until further notice due to Coronavirus Lock Down Reach our Call

People are advised to get tested if they have symptoms such as: Cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fever

Apart from reducing the viral load and helping HIV positive patients to develop strong immune systems, staying on antiretroviral (ARVs)

Aid for Aids (AFA) would like to assure SAMWUMED members that it is working closely with various stakeholders to monitor

Dear SAMWUMED Member, Further to our previous communication, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on the 15th of March 2020,

We realise that with the increase in the number of these cases, it is necessary for us to manage the