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Health Minister Zweli Mkhize South Africa has recorded 238 new Covid-19 deaths, increasing the death toll to 13 981.From Friday to Saturday, the Free State recorded the highest number of deaths – about half of the total – with 123 fatalities.Gauteng reported 81 deaths and there were 19 deaths in KwaZulu-Natal. There were also six…

At least 53 cases of the coronavirus have been traced back to an Aug. 7 wedding and reception in Maine that violated attendance limits, state health officials said. A local hospital said Friday one person whose infection has been linked to the event has died.About 65 people attended the reception at the Big Moose Inn…

COVID-19 is currently the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., eight months after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the country. The coronavirus is behind only heart disease and cancer among causes of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."COVID is now the No. 3 cause of…

A funeral parlour staff member in personal protective gear prepares a grave for a Covid-19-related burial. An analysis of estimated excess deaths found by researchers and reported Covid-19 numbers show the virus is having an untold, deadly impact.Reported Covid-19 deaths, now more than 11 000, could be understating the impact of the local epidemic by…

The Covid-19 death toll has surpassed the 10 000 mark. Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo SA has seen an increase of 7 712 Covid-19 cases on Saturday, taking the overall total to 553 188.The recovery rate is now at 73%.The death toll has surged past the 10 000 mark.The Covid-19 death toll in South Africa has…