File: A man is tested for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Vrededorp, Johannesburg, on June 5, 2020.
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's COVID-19 death toll has passed 7,000.
The total number of COVID-19 infections has risen to 452,529.
The Health Department says there are 298 new COVID-19 related deaths: 77 from Eastern Cape, 61 from Gauteng, 9 from KwaZulu Natal, 36 from Western Cape,13 from Mpumalanga, 91 from the Free State and 11 from North West.
This brings the number of deaths to 7,067.
COVID-19: KZN facing eye of the storm - Zikalala
However, the number of recoveries currently stands at 274,925 which translates to a recovery rate of 61%.
- Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
Help protect your loved ones by sharing this official South African government COVID-19 service with your family, friends and community.
Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.
The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.
