The Western Cape covid-19 death toll now stands at 3,970. Over the past 24 hours, an additional 276 new cases have been reported, bringing the provincial covid-19 case total to 106,257. As of 1pm today recoveries stand at 99,176.

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The vice-president of the International Olympic Committee, John Coates, says the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games will go ahead next year “with or without” covid-19. He today confirmed that the Olympics would start on 23 July next year.
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