Number of new SA Covid-19 cases stays on 18 000 mark

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A total of 712 Covid-19 deaths were reported in South Africa on Thursday, with KwaZulu-Natal (232) and the Western Cape (162) being hit the hardest. Covid Covid19

The cumulative number of Covid-19 cases now stands at 1 296 806, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said in a statement on Thursday. A total of 18 555 new cases were reported yesterday, after 13 105 new cases were reported on Tuesday. This follows a peak of 21 862 last Friday.

The KwaZulu-Natal health department has been unable to increase critical- and high-care beds for Covid-19 patients because of a shortage of specialist nurses and doctors. To deal with the increased demand and pressure on their facilities, South Africa's three biggest private hospital groups – Mediclinic, Life Healthcare and Netcare – are bringing in extra staff capacity.

To deal with the increased demand and pressure on its facilities, Mediclinic has begun a formal volunteer recruitment process for community members who did not have healthcare experience and others who have previously worked in the industry.

 

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