This is according to Premier Sisi Ntombela, who confirmed the death on her Facebook page. A total of 6 people have passed away due to Covid-19 in the province.

On Friday night Ntombela also announced the number of confirmed cases jumped to 122 after 9 more people tested positive for the virus.

She says 95 patients have recovered from the virus, meaning that only 21 cases are active at this stage .

Ntombela further announced that 758 969 people have been screened, while 7 494 tests have been counted.

Among those who succumbed to the virus is an 86-year-old Bloemfontein pastor, who was being treated at Pelonomi Hospital.

The Free State remains the only province with reported deaths linked to Covid-19 in Central South Africa - including the Northern Cape and North West.

Meanwhile, Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, on Friday night announced that the confirmed number of Covid-19 cases in the country now stands at 5951, with 2382 recoveries.

Mkhize also announced that the number of the virus-related deaths have risen by 13, to 116. The Western Cape still remains the epicentre of the virus in the country with 2507 cases and 605 recoveries.

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