According to the latest update, 4 453 deaths have been recorded in the country.

There have been 160 693 recoveries.

So far, more than 2.27 million tests have been conducted, with 45 389 new tests.

In light of a warning by the World Health Organisation (WHO) with regard to the reopening of schools while Covid-19 is approaching its peak, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the matter is currently under discussion.

The WHO this week said the reopening of schools in any country would only be safe in the context of low community transmissions of Covid-19.

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