South Africa sees record rise in coronavirus cases

South Africa has recorded 3,267 coronavirus cases in 24 hours, the biggest increase since the pandemic hit the country.

Africa’s biggest industrial power now has a total of 40,792 infections, the health ministry said. It saw a rise of 56 deaths, bring the total to 848.

More than half of the cases are in the Western Cape region where health services are under pressure.

Via Reuters

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