News24.com | WRAP | SA records highest number of Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours; see the state’s milestones in 4 tweets
South Africa has hit 100 000 Covid-19 infections as the death toll surges close to 2 000 as of Monday, according to Health Minister Zweli Mhkize.
“Regrettably, we report a further 61 Covid-19 related deaths – 1 from Limpopo, 3 from KwaZulu Natal, 18 from Eastern Cape and 39 from Western Cape. This brings the total deaths to 1 991.”
The cumulative number of confirmed Covid-19 cases is 101 590 with 4 288 new cases identified.
1 353 176 tests have been completed in total of which 25 116 new tests are reported.
Here are some of our top stories of the day in 7 tweets:
The long-prepared-for “peak” may now be beginning in the Western Cape – as the national total hovered below 100 000 cases. | @MurrayRSA https://t.co/dl49l3Vgwo
— News24 (@News24) June 22, 2020
eNCA anchor tests positive for Covid-19 https://t.co/pehc8GIgyD pic.twitter.com/X8dguOUB7g
— Channel24 (@Channel24) June 22, 2020
The Department of Social Development says it must go to Treasury to ensure they are able to pay the R350 Covid-19 grant. | @tshidi_lee https://t.co/XDbTdzg0Gj
— News24 (@News24) June 22, 2020
Court dismissed DA’s bid to stop minister of small business development from using BBBEE status, race, gender, age or disability when considering who gets Covid-19 aid. The party intends to appeal | @QaanitahHunter https://t.co/IVI2gY6PZ2
— News24 (@News24) June 22, 2020
https://t.co/By0KBr5HQV | Nurses protest over PPE, staff shortages at False Bay Hospital https://t.co/8b4aJrE1V8
— News24 (@News24) June 22, 2020
As face masks have become part of the new normal, deaf and hearing-impaired people are finding it difficult to communicate. | @GroundUp_News https://t.co/F1F48FzFaM
— News24 (@News24) June 22, 2020
https://t.co/By0KBr5HQV | WHO urges ramped-up Covid-19 dexamethasone production https://t.co/142hh8SlPe
— News24 (@News24) June 22, 2020
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