COVID-19 cases reported in SA have increased by 26 976 in the past 24-hour

The Department of Health reported 26 976 new COVID-19 cases during the last 24-hour reporting cycle.

Cumulatively, South Africa has detected 3 231 031 infections since the outbreak.

According to the department, 54 deaths have been reported, bringing the number of fatalities to 90 226.

The cumulative number of recoveries stands at 2 949 209, translating into a 91,3 percent recovery rate.

As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 3 231 031 with 26 976 new cases reported. Today 54 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 90 226 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 2 949 209 with a recovery rate of 91,3% pic.twitter.com/8WOGEzfTxD

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) December 15, 2021