Eastern Cape's Convid-19 cases soared to 174 , health minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Tuesday.
The total number of confirmed cases nationally was 2,415.
The total number of tests conducted to date is 87,022.
There are now 78 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Eastern Cape prisons. This includes 53 inmates and 25 prison officials, according the department of correctional services.
In a statement, the department said there were 49 new cases at East London Correctional Centre in Westbank.
BREAKING | Eastern Cape Covid-19 cases climb to 174
Eastern Cape's Convid-19 cases soared to 174 , health minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Tuesday.
The total number of confirmed cases nationally was 2,415.
The total number of tests conducted to date is 87,022.
There are now 78 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Eastern Cape prisons. This includes 53 inmates and 25 prison officials, according the department of correctional services.
In a statement, the department said there were 49 new cases at East London Correctional Centre in Westbank.
78 Covid-19 positive cases in Eastern Cape prisons, East London cases up by 49
The provincial breakdown is as follows:
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