However, the recovery rate remains steady with recoveries standing at 88.9% for the last few days.

On Sunday, the Health Ministry announced that 20 new deaths were reported, taking the country's total Covid-19 fatality count to 15 447.

According to Dr Zweli Mkhize, four deaths were reported from KwaZulu-Natal, six from Gauteng, four from the Eastern Cape and six from the Western Cape.

“We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers who treated the deceased patients. Our recoveries now stand at 577 906 which translates to a recovery rate of 88,9%, Mkhize said.

He added that the total number of tests conducted to date is 3 918 478 with 15 692 new tests conducted since the last report.

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