South Africa has recorded 6 762 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24-hour reporting cycle, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 540 891. <\/P>
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According to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), this increase represents a 15.5% positivity rate. <\/P>
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A further 181 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 92 830 to date.<\/P>
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\u201cThe majority of new cases today are from the Western Cape (28%), followed by Gauteng (22%). KwaZulu-Natal accounted for 18%, Eastern Cape accounted for 11%, Limpopo 5%; Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and the North West each accounted for 4% respectively of today\u2019s new cases,\u201d the NICD said in a statement on Wednesday.<\/P>
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Meanwhile, hospital admissions have increased by 316.<\/P>
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The Department of Health administered at least 72 871 more COVID-19 vaccinations by 5pm on Wednesday.<\/P>
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The total number of vaccinations administered is now 28 585 930.<\/P>
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Source: South African Government News Agency<\/P>
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