CAPE TOWN - South Africa's Covid-19 infections have increased by 988 today, bringing the total to 20 125. Fatalities in the country have increased by 28 now reaching 397.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize expressed his condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones to Covid-19.
The number of recoveries has also risen to 10 104.
The number of tests conducted is 543 032 with 17 599 in the last 24-hour cycle.
As of May 22, 20125 positive cases of #COVID19 have been recorded in SA. Regrettably, 28 more people have died as result of the virus. However, more than 10,000 people have now recovered. pic.twitter.com/OTsyqtrODD
— Department of Health: COVID-19 (@COVID_19_ZA) May 22, 2020
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