PUBLISHER: B4SA
This update – the 51st of its kind – contains a consolidated overview of the South African supply chain and the current state of international trade. The decrease in confirmed cases of COVID-19 following the third wave remains moderate, but there are still almost 150 000 active cases in the country, which is cause for concern. Nevertheless, this week has seen another slight decline in newly reported COVID-19 infections in South Africa, averaging approximately 10 169 infections per day (↓6% from last week’s average of 10 850). Consequently, the total number of cases recorded in the country now stands at some 2,6 million6, with the death toll rising to 76 247 (up by 2 374). In absolute terms, South Africa remains in 17th place globally regarding COVID-19 cases.
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