SA’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 19k mark

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The health ministry recorded 40 more deaths over the past day – pushing that number to 19 008.

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s coronavirus death toll has now passed the 19,000 mark.

The health ministry recorded 40 more deaths over the past day – pushing that number to 19 008.

Additionally, 891 new infections were detected – it brings the number of known cases in the country since the start of the outbreak to over 716,000.

The recovery rate has slipped back to 90 percent – with over 646,000 people having recuperated so far.

26 October 2020 #COVID19 statistics in South Africa #CoronavirusSA pic.twitter.com/Dhkq8IzTdU

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) October 26, 2020

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