Staff Reporter
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation this evening at 7pm on developments in South Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A statement issued by the Presidency says Ramaphosa’s address follows meetings in recent days of the National Coronavirus Command Council, the President’s Coordinating Council and Cabinet.
“As South Africa rolls out its national COVID-19 vaccination programme, government and social partners are continuously monitoring infection, treatment and patient recovery rates, as well as compliance with health regulations and other prevention measures,” reads part of the statement.
As of yesterday, the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in the country was 1 659 070, with 4 515 new cases reported between Friday and Saturday.
A total of 56 363 deaths have been reported across South Africa and the recoveries stand at a cumulative total of 1 554 184.
At least 963 876 people have been vaccinated nationally.
The Free State remains one of the most affected provinces with 100 676 cumulative cases.
There have been 88 524 recoveries in the province with 7 831 active cases. About 4 321 people have succumbed to the disease.
The president’s address will be broadcast and streamed on a range of platforms that are accessible to South Africans and international audiences.