South Africa has reported 136 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 926 075. The majority of new cases today are from Gauteng (43%), followed by Western Cape (16%). KwaZulu-Natal accounted for 13%; Northern Cape and North West each accounted for 7%; Mpumalanga accounted for 6%; Eastern Cape accounted for 5%; Free State accounted for 4%; and Limpopo accounted for 0% of today's new cases. As per the National Department of Health, a further five COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89 489 to date. In the past 24 hours, South Africa administered 131 206 bringing the total number of vaccines that have been administered to 24 082 686.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 16, 2021 16:54 UTC