South Africa
#CoronavirusSA: Death toll rises to 219─── 06:45 Thu, 14 May 2020
The COVID-19 death toll has risen to 219.
President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement during an address to the nation on Wednesday night.
Ramaphosa said the virus has taken a toll on South Africans. "This virus is taking a heavy toll not only on our people's health, but their ability to earn a living, learn, develop and enjoy basic freedoms we take for granted," he said.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen to 12,047. Of those, 4,745 patients have recovered.
