COVID-19 WRAP | SA records 3,184 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours

06 February 2021 - 08:59

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An angel figurine sits near coffins inside a funeral shop during a shortage of coffins and urns due to increased deaths from COVID-19 in the state of Mexico, in Texcoco, Mexico February 5 2021.

Image: REUTERS/Carlos Jasso An angel figurine sits near coffins inside a funeral shop during a shortage of coffins and urns due to increased deaths from COVID-19 in the state of Mexico, in Texcoco, Mexico February 5 2021.

February 06 2021 - 21:00

Dr Zweli Mkhize released the latest Covid-19 stats for SA on Saturday evening, with 3,184 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus recorded in the past 24 hours.

The total coronavirus cases for the country now stands at 1,473,700 with 46,180 Covid-19 related deaths.

The cumulative recoveries in SA since the start of the outbreak is 1,340,497

As of today, the total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 1 473 700 , the total number of deaths is 46 180 and the total number of recoveries is 1 340 497. pic.twitter.com/A8USkuoGAX
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) February 6, 2021

February 06 2021 - 16:33

WATCH | Man arrested during beach protest to 'end lockdown'

A man at a protest against the national lockdown was arrested on Saturday after allegedly pulling off a television journalist's face mask at the beach in Fish Hoek.

The man, who was not wearing a mask when he was taken into custody, was put in the back of a police van after the alleged incident involving eNCA reporter Monique Mortlock.

WATCH | Man arrested during beach protest to 'end lockdown'

February 06 2021 - 12:16

Malaysia reports 3,847 new coronavirus cases with 12 new deaths

Malaysia reported 3,847 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections to 238,721.

The health ministry also reported 12 new deaths, taking the total number of fatalities to 857.

-REUTERS

February 06 2021 - 09:00

Brazil Covid-19 deaths rise above 230,000

Brazil registered 1,239 COVID-19 deaths on Friday and 50,872 additional cases, according to data released by the nation's Health Ministry.

The South American country has now registered 9,447,165 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 230,034 deaths.It was the fourth consecutive day that Brazil registered over 1,200 coronavirus deaths.

-REUTERS