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The Department of Health said that 17 710 Covid19 positive cases were identified since its last daily report.
Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize said the positivity rate of 33% was an indicator of the rapid spread evident during the second wave of infections.
“As of today the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified is 1 039 161 with 17 710 (positivity rate 33%) cases identified since the last report,” he said in his daily statement on Wednesday.
“Our recoveries currently stand at 867 597. This represents a recovery rate of 83%.”
The number of active cases stands at 145 531.
Dr. Mkhize said regrettably, 465 more COVID-19 related deaths were reported in the 24-hour period, taking the total to 28 033.
