The Western Cape with 66,2 percent of the confirmed cases (27,006) remains the province with the highest infections, followed by the Eastern Cape with 4,936, Gauteng with 4,845 and KwaZulu-Natal at 2,869.

Free State has reported 322 and has been overtaken by North West with 364 cases, followed by Limpopo with 206 confirmed cases, Mpumalanga with 144 cases and Northern Cape with 95 cases.

The minister said that a total of 820,675 tests have been processed cumulatively of which 34,696 tests have been conducted since the last report.

The number of deaths has increased by 56, the minister said. In the past 24-hours since the last report KwaZulu-Natal has reported one death, the Free State one and 54 in the Western Cape.

"Regrettably, we report 56 more Covid-19 related deaths, bringing the total national deaths to 848," Mkhize said in the statement.

"We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers who treated the deceased," Mkhize said.

He said that the recoveries to date were 21,311 which translates to a recovery rate of 52,24%. 

The recorded deaths are 53 percent male and 47 percent female.

African News Agency