File: Emergency paramedics wearing a full COVID-19 coronavirus personal protective equipment (PPE). Marco Longari / AFP
JOHANNESBURG - The Health Department reported 110 more COVID-19 related deaths, taking South Africa's death toll to 49,523.
The department has also recorded 1,862 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
SA's COVID-19 recoveries are at 1,422,622, reflecting a recovery rate of 94 percent.
Meanwhile, the next batch of 80,000 Johnson & Johnson vaccines is expected on Saturday.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize made the announcement during a Parliamentary debate on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
110 more people have succumbed to #Covid-19 related illnesses. This brings the total Covid-19 death toll in the country to over 49,500. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/iSY28zMQVb
— eNCA (@eNCA) February 25, 2021
#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 24 February.
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) February 24, 2021
Use the COVID Alert SA app to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community. Start using this privacy preserving app today. Add your phone to the fight! Download the Covid Alert SA app now! https://t.co/8YKEqaiiRF pic.twitter.com/26e94CzZ6f
As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 507 448 the total number of deaths is 49 523, the total number of recoveries is 1 422 622 and the total number of vaccines administered is 41 809. pic.twitter.com/fSuGPvaBDT
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) February 24, 2021
