Covid-19: SA records a further 22 deaths and 7 298 recoveries

A total of 14 198 Covid-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours.

As of May 18, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa is 16 433, an increase of 919.

SA recorded a further 22 deaths bringing the total to 286. Recoveries increased to 7 298.

South Africa conducted a total of 14 198 Covid-19 tests in the last 24 hours.

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— Department of Health (@HealthZA) May 18, 2020

18 May 2020 #Covid_19 statistics in South Africa #CoronaVirusSA #CoronaVirusUpdate pic.twitter.com/EztGnpcliG

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) May 18, 2020

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