Health Minister Zweli Mhkize says the Western Cape has recorded a 42% increase in new covid-19 infections over the last 7 days. According to the national resurgence plan, this significant spike is defined as a resurgence of the virus. In the last 24 hours, the province recorded 257 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the cumulative covid-19 total to 114,121.

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The Western Cape recorded 257 new covid-19 infections over the past 24 hours, which is much higher than the daily average recorded over the past few weeks. To date, the province has recorded 114,121 infections. The province’s death-toll now stands at 4,301.

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