PUBLISHER: B4SA
This update – the 92nd of its kind – contains a consolidated overview of the South African supply chain and the current state of international trade. Newly reported COVID-19 infections declined significantly this week, averaging approximately 1 142 per day (↓36% against last week’s average of 1 777). South Africa has recorded 3,98 million positive cases, with the death toll up to 101 589 this week (up by 141). Globally, the case tally stands at 538 million infected by COVID-19, with 6,3 million deaths recorded. Around 11,98 billion vaccine doses have been administered globally, with the South African trickling along very slowly, now at 36,6 million.