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The number of coronavirus cases in South Africa has surpassed the 30 000-mark, while 32 more deaths have been reported, bringing the toll to 643.
Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize announced on Saturday that the confirmed Covid-19 cases in the country had increased by 1 727 in the previous 24-hour period to 30 967.
He said 52 percent of patients (16 116) had recovered from the disease.
The Eastern Cape has 3 759 confirmed cases, and 82 deaths.
A total of 701,883 tests had been processed to date, of which 21,708 had been conducted since the last report on Friday.
- African News Agency