COVID-19 latest: Cases in SA increase by 8 319, deaths rise by 205
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, on Friday 11 December, announced that the confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have risen to 845 083. Mkhize also reported a daily increase of 8 319.
An updated death toll of 22 952 was also reported. A total of 5 779 544 tests have been conducted to date with 44 074 new tests reported. There have also been 758 373 recoveries thus far.
LATEST COVID-19 CASES BY PROVINCE AS OF FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER
The following confirmed COVID-19 cases have been detected in each province as of Friday:
- Eastern Cape – 144 830 cases
- Free State – 59 639 cases;
- Gauteng – 242 902 cases;
- KwaZulu-Natal – 137 752 cases;
- Limpopo – 19 108 cases;
- Mpumalanga – 32 092 cases;
- North West – 35 465 cases;
- Northern Cape – 23 636 cases; and
- Western Cape – 149 659 cases
- Unknown – 0 cases.
COVID-19 DEATH TOLL BY PROVINCE AS OF FRIDAY
The following confirmed COVID-19-related deaths have been detected in each province as of Friday:
- Eastern Cape – 5 302 deaths;
- Free State – 2 053 deaths;
- Gauteng – 5 097 deaths;
- KwaZulu-Natal – 3 443 deaths;
- Limpopo – 514 deaths;
- Mpumalanga – 617 deaths;
- North West – 566 deaths;
- Northern Cape – 348 deaths;
- Western Cape – 5 012 deaths.
LATEST RECOVERIES BY PROVINCE
Mkhize announced the latest COVID-19 recoveries as follows:
- Eastern Cape – 126 748 recoveries;
- Free State – 53 068 recoveries;
- Gauteng – 230 121 recoveries;
- KwaZulu-Natal – 119 979 recoveries;
- Limpopo – 18 085 recoveries;
- Mpumalanga – 30 868 recoveries;
- North West – 33 918 recoveries;
- Northern Cape – 21 086 recoveries; and
- Western Cape – 124 500 recoveries.
FESTIVE SEASON WITH ‘RESTRAINT’ – MKHIZE
Mkhize said large gatherings and young people ignoring COVID-19 protocols has driven the “second wave”.
“If this trajectory continues, our healthcare systems will be overwhelmed. Hence, part of the recommendations being tabled by provinces are now looking at how to contain these large gatherings and parties. A decision will be made by the NCCC,” he said.
“Yes, the festive season is time for us to relax and enjoy with our families, but we now need to understand that we have a responsibility to enjoy it with various restraints. If our enjoyment is going to lead to more people getting sick, getting admitted, and even losing lives, it is not a responsible way of enjoying ourselves. We must have a festive season with a difference,” added Mkhize.
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