As we continue to grapple with loadshedding, the latest report from the National Department of Health (NDoH) shows that numbers regarding COVID-19 in South Africa have increased slightly over the past 24 hours.

This is in keeping with what we have seen in past months, with the figures on the spread of the virus rising as the week progresses.

Thankfully though, there are no spikes at this stage, although there will be concerns as we get closer to the end of November, when a fourth wave of infections is predicted for the country.

For now, the NDoH says 245 cases have been recorded over the past 24 hours, as the total number of infections to date reaches 2 924 317. The department also notes that 35 fatalities have been recorded too, with the death toll related to COVID-19 in South Africa now 89 387.

As for other key figures, the recovery rate is still at 96.4 percent, with over 18.76 million tests having been conducted so far.

Looking at the vaccine rollout, the past 24 hours has seen 126 231 jabs administered, as the turnout to sites has increased compared to the previous day. As of 17:00 on 9th November, a total of 23 402 284 vaccines have been administered, with an estimated 13 030 588 people fully vaccinated at this stage.

The full outlook for COVID-19 in South Africa follows on below:

As always, in order to stay up to date with the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa and abroad, we advise the following materials and platforms:

• COVID-19 Connect on WhatsApp – add 0600 123 456 as a contact and say “Hi”.
• World Health Organisation
• SA Coronavirus website
• SA Government
• SA Presidency

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