[Breaking] South Africa Reports 988 New Cases in One Day "Winter Is Coming Soon... Situation May Worsen"
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Hee-eun Park] The cumulative number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Africa surpassed 20,000 on the 22nd (local time).
Zweleli Mkhize, South Africa's Minister of Health, announced that the number of new confirmed cases increased by 988 in one day, bringing the total confirmed cases to 21,125.
The death toll rose by 28 to reach 397.
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According to foreign media, South Africa, located in the Southern Hemisphere, is entering winter when flu is common, making the fight against COVID-19 more complex and difficult, Minister Mkhize said. He added that the nation's capacity to respond to the virus will be tested at that time.
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