COVID-19 positive cases now 1,585, nine deaths confirmed
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases stand at 1,585 on Saturday, according to the Department of Health. South Africa now has a total of 9 confirmed deaths associated with coronavirus.
4 April 2020
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) April 4, 2020
As at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1585. This is an increase of 80 from the previously reported cases #COVID19 #CoronaVirusUpdate pic.twitter.com/PgOuLovQNF
South Africa has a total of 9 confirmed deaths associated with #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/BmUTjJaYx0
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) April 4, 2020
More from Information about Covid-19 coronavirus

South African invention revolutionises oxygen delivery to Covid-19 patients
"I have witnessed this device saving lives," says Dr Warren Gregorowski of the proudly South African device.
Read More
'ANC is against another hard lockdown'
"Family meeting" – the scariest words in the English language. Bruce Whitfield interviews News24 Political Editor Qaanitah Hunter.
Read More
Free Covid-19 vaccine for all medical aid members – Discovery CEO
"It’s mandatory for medical schemes to pay for for the Covid-19 vaccine," says Dr Ryan Noach, CEO at Discovery Health.
Read More
Health Department concerned by over 17,000 new COVID-19 cases
The ministry reported that 465 people have died of COVID-19 since the last report.
Read More
[LISTEN] When can the police arrest you for not wearing a mask
Human Rights Deputy Director Wayne Ncube explains the regulations in terms of wearing a mask in public.
Read More
What will happen to flights that arrive after curfew? Council seeks clarity
Tourism Business Council of South Africa CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa reacts to the new level 3 regulations.
Read More
SA records 1 million COVID-19 cases, Gauteng closely studying the numbers
Gauteng Command Council member professor Bruce Mellado say they concerned about the rise in numbers in the province.
Read More
[LISTEN] What you need to know about new covid-19 variant
Helen Joseph Hospital head of the Department of Infectious Diseases Dr Jeremy Nel explains more about the new variant.
Read More
[WATCH] President Ramaphosa on measures to battle 2nd Covid-19 wave
The President is addressing the nation on measures it's taking to combat the 2nd wave of Covid-19, now washing over South Africa.
Read More
Odds of catching Covid-19 vs crashing your car (and other calamities)
Dr Johan Ferreira (Senior Lecturer in Statistics at UP) on the chance of contracting Covid-19 compared to other dangers.
Read More