The Western Cape province, a popular tourist destination, accounts for more than 66 per cent of South Africa’s 40,792 infections and over 70 percent of its 848 deaths. Meanwhile, Western Cape province is no longer testing most people under age 55 as it tries to clear a backlog of 27,000 tests amid a shortage of kits. The Western Cape has a population of around six million and more than 24,000 of South Africa’s 35,725 confirmed cases. South Africa has a national backlog of 100,000 tests, although it has also conducted the most tests in Africa. SEE ALSO: South African shoppers stock up on booze as sales resumeIt already has 597 of South Africa’s 792 deaths.

Source: Standard Digital June 05, 2020 20:03 UTC