South Africa recorded 6 215 new infections on Friday, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 124 590.

The department of health also reported 48 new Covid-19 related deaths, which now brings the death toll to 2 340.

The number of recoveries stands at 64 111, which translates to a recovery rate of 51,5%, the department said.

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