South Africa’s Covid-19 infections have surpassed the 100 000 mark after 4 288 new cases were reported on Monday.
The positive cases are now sitting at 101 590, while close to 2 000 people have lost their lives.
Of the new 61 Covid-19 related deaths reported, 39 are from the Western Cape, 18 from the Eastern Cape, three from KwaZulu-Natal and one from Limpopo, bringing the death toll to 1 991.
The Western Cape continues to be the worst-hit province, with over 51% of infections and the highest number of deaths.
The coastal province has 52 554 positive cases, followed by Gauteng with 22 341.
