South Africa recorded 613 new Covid-19 infections by Monday, along with 95 new Covid-19-related deaths, taking the confirmed death toll to 51 421.
According to a statement by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, as of Monday, the country recorded a total of 1 530 033 confirmed Covid-19 cases.
The total number of healthcare workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 147 753.
KwaZulu-Natal recorded the most confirmed active cases with 6 819, followed by the Western Cape with 4 869 and Gauteng with 2 627.
The recovery rate is 95% and 1 455 325 recoveries have been recorded.
To date, 9 465 515 tests have been completed, with 15 023 tests conducted in the past 24 hours, Mkhize said on Monday.
Mkhize also reported a further 95 confirmed Covid-19-related deaths, of which 32 were recorded in North West, 22 in KwaZulu-Natal, 10 in the Western Cape, eight in Gauteng, seven in the Eastern Cape, six in the Free State, five in the Northern Cape, four in Mpumalanga and one in Limpopo.
This brings the total to 51 421 confirmed deaths.
"We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers who treated the deceased," Mkhize said.
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