19 NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS IN SOUTH AFRICA

We sadly report that 19 patients have lost their lives due to the Coronavirus in the last 24 hours. This is the highest death count in a single day and brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 238.

We wish to express our condolences to the friends and families of the deceased patients and thank the health workers who cared for them.

As at today, 14 May 2020, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 12 739. 403 018 tests have been conducted with 16 666 done in the last 24 hours.

A total of 5,676 people have recovered.

The community is reminded to continue practising safe hygiene by washing hands, practising social distance and wearing a face mask in public.