Coronavirus cases in South Africa are growing at a higher rate than any other country in the world when compared by infections per 100 000 people. As the global death toll continues to rise, SA's Covid-19 mortality rate continues to be among the lowest in the world. A lower testing rate and high growth rate mean SA could have a high number of cases going undetected until patients arrive at hospitals seeking care. INFOGRAPHICS | Gauteng has done more Covid-19 tests than any province - is that why it has more cases? The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority recently approved the country's first serological rapid test kit, which could significantly amplify efforts to find Covid-19 cases.

Source: News 24 July 15, 2020 05:37 UTC