The department of health says 2 585 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the country during the latest 24-hour monitoring period.

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17 May 2021

Another 27 people have died, taking the death toll to 55 210. Dr Zweli Mkhize says so far, more than 478 000 health workers have been vaccinated, according to the Sisonke vaccination program.

Merentia Van Der Vent

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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