BREAKING NEWS | Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced 663 new Covid-19 infections and 17 new deaths - the highest for new cases and deaths - taking SA's Covid-19 cases over 8800 and deaths to 171. | Day43ofLockdown
On Thursday, Mkhize announced that he would be accompanying President Cyril Ramaphosa for a visit to the Western Cape. On Friday, he said this visit would now also extend to the Eastern Cape.
“In addition, the Western Cape has just over 50% of the COVID-19 burden in South Africa, recording the highest deaths as well. “We also acknowledge the commitment and hard work of our health professionals and frontline workers - both in public and private sectors," said the minister.
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