NICD @nicd_sa profile

NICD

@nicd_sa

Followers

108K

Following

4K

Media

5K

Statuses

9K

Supporting Government's response to communicable disease threats - Reference Microbiology, Virology, Epidemiology, Surveillance, Public Health Research&Training

Johannesburg, South Africa

Joined April 2013

Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.

NICD

@nicd_sa

1 year

Drumroll, please! Introducing SA's first Public Health Bulletin! PHBSA: The flagship journal for all things health in SA. For more information, follow @Thebulletin_SA & visit the website: #PHBSALaunch #AdvancingPublicHealthThroughResearch

3

18

43

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

There 34 new cases that have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 bringing the total number of #COVID19 cases to 274. We urge the public to continue practicing preventive measures such as social distancing, hand hygiene and cough etiquette.

142

1K

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

We are all tremendously grateful to all the essential workers serving at the forefront of the #COVID19 pandemic. We couldn't get through this without your sacrifice, kindness and commitment to serve. Thank you. Artwork by @JasonMadondo

32

284

955

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

South Africa now has 402 confirmed cases of #COVID19. This means there has been an increase of 128 from yesterday’s announcement.

130

1K

913

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#Monkeypox spreads through close contact such as kissing, cuddling, or touching parts of the body with monkeypox lesions (wound). The virus is not very contagious and does not spread in the same way as viruses such as flu and COVID-19. Read more here

108

1K

889

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

NEW UPDATE: There are 1505 confirmed cases of #COVID19, an increase of 43 new cases. We're deeply saddened that 2 more deaths have been newly verified bringing the total to 9. #StaySafe #StayAtHomeSA

111

783

886

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

#COVID19SouthAfrica Update. As of this morning, 18 March 2020, South Africa now has 116 confirmed cases of #COVID19. We confirm that there has been an increase of 31 new cases from the 17 March update.

126

988

866

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: There are now 1585 confirmed cases of #COVID19, an increase of 80 new cases. We encourage individuals to take responsibility for measures, such as regular hygiene practises, self-isolation and social distancing. #StaySafe #StayAtHomeSA

88

638

853

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

We send our deepest condolences to the families of those affected with #COVID19 in SA. This morning Health Minister @DrZweliMkhize announced two deaths resulting from the virus in WC province, our thoughts are with the families of the deceased. #21daysLockdownSA.

46

444

820

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: There are 96 new cases of #COVID19. We are saddened to report 18 deaths to date. We send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19. We urge the public to continue taking preventive measures to #StaySafe.

102

700

820

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

Cases of #COVID19 are increasing and transmission is on-going in South Africa. As of 26 March, 218 new cases of #COVID19 are confirmed. As we approach the national lockdown period of 21 days, we remind everyone that human behavior is key to preventing the spread of the virus.

80

747

799

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE #Covid19SA

88

641

766

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: There are now 1655 confirmed cases of #COVID19, an increase of 70 new cases. We're saddened that there is an increase in the number of deaths, our deepest condolences. #StaySafe #StayAtHomeSA

66

669

742

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The number of infections continues to grow and there are now 2003 confirmed cases of #COVID19 and 410 recoveries have been reported. We are saddened to report 24 deaths to date. We send our condolences to the families and friends. #StaySafeSA🇿🇦

88

703

724

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The number of infections continues to grow and there are now 1,326 confirmed cases of #CoronavirusInSA. We are deeply saddened that in the last few days, 3 South Africans have died from the disease. We convey our sympathies and condolences to their families and friends.

91

585

722

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: Total tests conducted 68 874, there are 1934 positive cases of #COVID19 to date in SA. As the number of positive cases continue to grow, we encourage individuals to take responsibility for preventive measures. Thank you for the sacrifices. #StaySafeSA 🇿🇦

98

529

719

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

There are 31 new cases of #COVID19. We are saddened to report 12 deaths to date, we send our condolences to the families and friends. We urge the public to take preventive measures such as meticulous hand washing for 20 seconds with soap and water or 60% alcohol based sanitiser.

104

542

702

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: We are saddened to report 34 deaths to date. We send our condolences to their families and friends. The number of infections continues to grow and there are now 2506 confirmed cases of #COVID19. Stay at home unless it’s essential to go out. #KeepSASafe 🇿🇦

72

585

679

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The number of infections continues to grow and there are now 2415 confirmed cases of #COVID19. We urge the public to take preventive measures. We are going through a most challenging period, but we shall overcome. #StaySafeSA 🇿🇦

82

538

666

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

As of March 28, 2020, the number of COVID-19 cases increased by 112 bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1187.

181

554

659

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The number of infections continues to grow and there are now 2028 confirmed cases of #COVID19. We are saddened to report 25 deaths to date. We send our condolences to the families and friends. #StaySafeSA🇿🇦

84

550

647

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The number of infections continues to grow and there are now 1462 confirmed cases of #COVID19 and 45 recoveries have been reported. We encourage individuals to take responsibility for measures, such as regular hygiene practises, isolation and social distancing. #StaySafe

112

590

635

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

We have unfortunately recorded a new #COVID19 related death in KwaZulu-Natal, bringing the number of #Covid19SA related deaths to two in the country. We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

35

482

590

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 65,990 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 16,055 new cases, which represents a 24.3% positivity rate. A further 25 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,994 to date. See more here:

196

525

602

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The number of infections continues to grow and there are now 1380 confirmed cases of #COVID19. We encourage individuals to take responsibility for measures, such as regular hygiene practises, self-isolation and social distancing.

73

427

584

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: This morning we reported that 2 deaths had occurred as a result of #COVID19 virus. The 1st patient was a 48 year old female who tested positive on the 23rd March 2020. She was suffering from pulmonary embolism. This means she had an underlying disease.

29

577

593

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The number of infections continues to grow and there are now 2173 confirmed cases of #COVID19. We urge the public to take preventive measures such as meticulous hand washing for 20 seconds with soap and water or 60% alcohol based sanitiser.

64

492

591

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 51,977 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 8,561 new cases, which represents a 16.5% positivity rate. A further 28 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,871 to date. See more here:

214

536

584

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

60 additional mobile sampling and testing units have been procured. The units will be deployed nation wide to scale up the capacity of testing citizens. The total number of mobile testing units add to 67. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #CoronavirusInSA

38

202

584

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

NEW CASES: We confirm 155 new cases of #COVID19. Individual behavior is key to containing the spread of the virus, and involves taking personal responsibility for measures, such as regular hygiene practices, early self-isolation and personal social distancing.

132

442

575

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: We are saddened to report 27 deaths to date. We send our condolences to their families and friends. The number of infections continues to grow and there are now 2272 confirmed cases of #COVID19. Stay at home unless it’s absolutely essential to go out. #KeepSASafe

61

536

582

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: We are saddened to report 48 deaths to date. We send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives due to #COVID19. There are now 2605 confirmed cases of #COVID19

68

483

561

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has just confirmed that a case of #monkeypox has been identified in South Africa. The case involves a 30-year-old male residing in the Gauteng province. He reports no recent travel history.

198

431

567

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 51,402 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 11,535 new cases, which represents a 22.4% positivity rate. A further 44 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,915 to date. See more here:

157

501

538

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19inSA cases are 6336. Today we regrettably report 7 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends of the deceased. Wearing a fabric face mask is an important preventative measure when you go out. #StaySafe

71

406

526

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

Due to differences in reporting methods, retrospective data consolidation, and reporting delays, the number of new cases may not always add up sequentially. We are constantly cleaning & deduplicating the data to ensure quality. As of today we recorded 46 new cases of #COVID19

85

395

524

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in South Africa is 5647. The total number of tests conducted to date is 207 530, of which 10 403 were done in the last 24 hours. #StaySafe, use a fabric face mask when out and practice physical distancing.

70

354

522

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in South Africa is 3 635. Today we regrettably report 7 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. Preventing #COVID19 from spreading is everybody’s job. #StaySafe and #StayAtHome

64

415

506

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 75,251 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 22,391 new cases, which represents a 29.8% positivity rate. A further 22 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,060 to date. See more here:

132

390

474

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

BREAKING NEWS: We confirm that through collaborative efforts with private laboratories and the NGS-SA members, a new COVID-19 variant, B.1.1.529, has been detected in South Africa. Read more here

165

500

463

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

#Covid19inSA UPDATE: As of 31 March 2020, we confirm 46 new cases that have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the causative pathogen for #COVID19. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa to 1 353. The total number of tests conducted is 41072.

63

402

472

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in South Africa is 2783. Today we regrettably report 2 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and also appreciate the health workers who were treating the deceased patients.

65

434

475

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 104,831 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 17,154 new cases, representing a 16.4% positivity rate. A further 36 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,116 to date. See more here:

103

246

469

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 76,071 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 21,584 new cases, which represents a 28.4% positivity rate. A further 382 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 61,029 to date. Read more:

112

527

468

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 96,896 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 26,485 new cases, which represents a 27.3% positivity rate. A further 175 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 61,507 to date. Read more:

125

554

460

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in South Africa is 3300. Today we regrettably report 4 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families. Stay at home unless it’s essential. We are going through a most challenging period, but we shall overcome.

37

443

461

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

We have added another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

21

610

453

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in SA is 6783. Today we regrettably report 8 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends of the deceased. We urge all South Africans to only venture out to perform essential tasks. #StayHome

68

377

442

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

Who is eligible for #COVID19 testing? The guideline definition for patients under investigation has been updated. Patients who present with ONE of the #COVID19 symptoms are now eligible for testing. If you feel sick, contact the NICD Hotline 0800 029 999. #FlattenTheCurve

23

340

438

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

As of 19 March, there are 34 new #COVID19 cases bringing the total to 150 people, the majority of whom are based in Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces respectively. Of the 34 newly confirmed #COVID19 cases, the majority are imported and two are locally transmitted.

71

569

433

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

We apologize for the confusion in reporting this evening. We have heard your concerns and take your feedback seriously. We are committed to transparent reporting and will continue to update COVID-19 surveillance to inform the public health response in South Africa.

38

93

423

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 70,593 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 19,506 new cases, which represents a 27.6% positivity rate. A further 383 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 60,647 to date. Read more:

93

467

423

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 88,738 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 24,270 new cases, which represents a 27.4% positivity rate. A further 303 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 61,332 to date. Read more:

113

498

424

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The number of #Covid19SA cases has increased by 243 as of 27 March 2020 bringing the total number of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1170.

38

313

404

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

Today we regrettably report 2 more #COVID19 related deaths. Similar to yesterday, these are from KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. We convey our condolences to the families and also appreciate the committed health workers who were treating the deceased patients. #KeepSASafe

56

399

405

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 73,911 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 19,842 new cases, which represents a 26.8% positivity rate. A further 36 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,038 to date. See more here:

114

359

404

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in South Africa is 4220. Today we regrettably report 4 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. We are at the beginning of a struggle that demands our every effort. #StaySafeSA 🇿🇦

47

310

396

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 70,186 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 17,493 new cases, which represents a 24.9% positivity rate. A further 166 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 59,258 to date. Read more:

134

556

397

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

A case of #monkeypox has been identified in South Africa. The case involves a 30-year-old male residing in the Gauteng province. Monkeypox is rarely fatal. Severe cases may occur in children, pregnant woman and in individuals that are immunocompromised

67

511

393

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

We confirm 38 new cases that tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the causative pathogen for COVID-19. To date, SA has a total of 240 confirmed cases since the announcement of the first confirmed case by Minister of Health, @DrZweliMkhize , on 5 March 2020.

75

504

387

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19inSA is 4996. Today we regrettably report 3 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. Physical distancing remains one of the key strategies to curb this pandemic. #StaySafeSA🇿🇦

53

378

380

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

We are actively cleaning #COVID19 patient data to ensure that the information is verified and accurate. Data cleaning is required to conduct deduplication of contents and to correct details of patients in order to determine the most effective public health intervention.

48

133

383

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 60,995 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 13,246 new cases, which represents a 21.7% positivity rate. A further 136 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 58,223. Read more:

93

518

380

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19inSA is 4546. Today we regrettably report 1 new #COVID19 related death. We convey our condolences to the family and friends. We urge you to take preventative measures such as meticulous hand washing and the use of fabric face masks.

36

284

368

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 42,664 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 4,373 new cases, which represents a 10.2% positivity rate. A further 21#COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,843 to date. See more here:

101

348

380

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in South Africa is 3034. Today we regrettably report 2 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and we urge the public to take preventive measures. Stay at home unless it’s essential! #KeepSASafe

46

374

375

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 46,708 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 11,125 new cases, which represents a 23.8% positivity rate. A further 1 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,966 to date

90

236

366

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 52,890 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 13,147 new cases, which represents a 24.9% positivity rate. A further 27 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,002 to date. See more here:

68

240

375

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

58

342

361

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

South Africa technically entered the 3rd wave today as the national 7-day moving average incidence (5959 cases) now exceeds the new wave threshold as defined by the Ministerial Advisory Committee.

26

389

361

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

There are 52 new #COVID19 cases that have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the causative pathogen for COVID-19. To date, the total no. of cases stands at 202, with Gauteng accounting for more than 50% of the total confirmed #Covid19InSA cases.

52

333

353

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19inSA is 5951. Today we regrettably report 13 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. As we battle #COVID19, let us celebrate our essential workers who keep our country going. #WorkersDay2020

54

290

358

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 70,797 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 21,427 new cases, which represents a 30.3% positivity rate. A further 411 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 63,039 to date. Read more:

83

370

350

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19inSA is 4793. Today we regrettably report 3 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. We urge you to continue physical distancing and the use fabric face masks when out. #StaySafeSA🇿🇦

56

274

349

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19inSA cases is 4361. Today we regrettably report 7 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. #Staysafe, use a fabric face mask when out and reduce the spread of #COVIDinSA.

44

293

348

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19SA cases is 9420. Regrettably, we report 8 more #COVID19 related deaths. We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. We also acknowledge the commitment and hard work of our health professionals and frontline workers.

54

315

348

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 68,437 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 23,884 new cases, representing a 34.9% positivity rate. A further 24 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,172 to date. See more here:

78

288

337

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 75, 276 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 22, 910 new cases, which represents a 30.4% positivity rate. A further 460 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 63,499 to date. Read more:

63

333

350

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

We are encouraged by the number of recoveries which was 4173 as at 10 May 2020

15

135

343

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 39,556 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 12,513 new cases, which represents a 31.6% positivity rate. A further 331 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 62,171 to date. Read more:

80

267

342

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19inSA is 7220. Today we regrettably report 7 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. Play your part in the fight against #COVID19. Follow the rules, and cooperate with healthcare professionals.

58

295

341

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 59,271 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 15,501 new cases, which represents a 26.2% positivity rate. A further 457 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 62,628 to date. Read more:

64

267

328

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 68,703 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 16,366 new cases, which represents a 23.8% positivity rate. A further 21 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,965 to date. See more here:

80

258

322

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The total number of confirmed #COVID19inSA cases is 8895. Regrettably, we report 17 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends of the deceased. We want to thank South Africans for coming on board for testing and screening.

51

315

334

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 83,864 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 26,976 new cases, representing a 32.2% positivity rate. A further 54 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,226 to date. See more here:

64

228

320

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 12 739. There are 665 new cases of #COVID19inSA. Regrettably, we report 19 new #COVID19 related deaths and express our condolences to the loved ones. Remember to disinfect surfaces and wash your hands meticulously.

35

270

320

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 73,709 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 18,762 new cases, which represents a 25.5% positivity rate. A further 215 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 59,621 to date. Read more:

76

367

318

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19inSA cases is 7808. Today we regrettably report 5 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. #StayHome, wear a mask at all times in public places, wash your hands regularly & disinfect surfaces.

27

247

326

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 65,631 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 16,078 new cases, which represents a 24.5% positivity rate. A further 148 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 59,406 to date. Read more:

53

336

318

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 76,163 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 22, 443 new cases, which represents a 29.5% positivity rate. A further 374 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 63,873 to date. Read more:

50

280

317

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

The total number of confirmed #COVID19inSA is 7572. Today we regrettably report 10 new #COVID19 related deaths. We convey our condolences to the families and friends. We urge you to practice meticulous hand washing or use a 70% alcohol based sanitiser. #HandHygieneDay

48

286

311

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 80,304 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 24,785 new cases, representing a 30.9% positivity rate. A further 36 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,262 to date. See more here:

54

201

311

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 45,101 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 13,992 new cases, representing a 31.0% positivity rate. A further 11 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,148 to date. See more here:

81

207

301

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 38,075 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 2,465 new cases, which represents a 6.5% positivity rate. A further 114 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,771 to date. See more here:

199

290

305

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

Her laboratory results have since been received at 17:20 and were confirmed negative. Her immediate family was also tested and they are also negative. She is therefore no longer considered a #COVID19 case. As such there is only 1 confirmed #COVID19 death in SA.

17

282

307

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 24,159 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 6 381 new cases, which represents a 26.4% positivity rate. A further 9 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,975 to date. See more here:

80

229

307

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 34,880 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 3,220 new cases, which represents a 9.2% positivity rate. A further 8 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,791 to date. See more here:

87

245

301

NICD

@nicd_sa

4 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 54,879 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 16,585 new cases, which represents a 30.2% positivity rate. A further 333 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 61,840 to date. Read more:

64

270

305

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

In light of the increasing incidence of COVID-19 local transmissions there will be enhanced door to door testing and increased deployment of community healthcare workers. #Proactive strategy to intensify the measures to combat #CoronavirusInSA

43

127

306

NICD

@nicd_sa

5 years

UPDATE: The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in South Africa is 3 465. The total number of tests conducted to date is 126 937, of which 5427 were done in the last 24 hours. #Staysafe, use a cloth mask when out and reduce the spread of #COVIDinSA

32

245

299

NICD

@nicd_sa

3 years

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 83,515 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 19,018 new cases, which represents a 22.8% positivity rate. A further 20 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,080 to date. See more here:

66

171

292