Key statistics as at May 24, data from National Institute For Communicable Diseases, NICD
The total number of confirmed cases = 22,583
The total number of tests so far = 583,855
Total death toll = 429
Total recoveries = 11,100
Most impacted provinces = Guateng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Kwa Zulu-Natal
May 25: opposition split on eased lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Sunday (May 24) a further easing of the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
May 12: US donates ventilators
The U.S. government is donating “up to 1,000” ventilators to South Africa to help the country respond to COVID-19 as the Trump administration addresses criticism that it hasn’t done enough for countries in need.
Key statistics as at May 12, data from National Institute For Communicable Diseases, NICD
The total number of confirmed cases = 11,350
The total number of tests so far = 369,697
Total death toll = 206
Total recoveries = 4,357
Most impacted provinces = Guateng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Kwa Zulu-Natal
May 6: Cases at 7,572; medics likened to war troops
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize confirmed on Wednesday that two health workers had succumbed to COVID-19 in the line of duty.
April 24: Record daily tests, Ramaphos laughs off mask struggle
Nearly 10,000 people were tested in South Africa in the past day (as of April 24) – the biggest daily test number since the virus hit the country.
Meanwhile, president Ramaphosa has had a busy last 24 hours with a phone call with President Donald Trump during which the American leader pledged support for South Africa in the fight against the virus.
