COVID-19: Global cases top five million

Despite the high number of cases several countries are either planning to or have already eased lockdown restrictions.

The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in SA is 19,137.The Health Department says a total of 525, 433 tests have been conducted to date with 18, 572 tests done in the past 24 hours.

The Western Cape leads with 235 fatalities followed by the Eastern Cape , KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng .- Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8am to 4pm, Monday to FridaySend HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp. The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

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