COVID-19 latest: SA reports 3 838 new confirmed cases

South Africa recorded 3 838 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Sunday. 

WHAT IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CONFIRMED CASES TO DATE? 

This brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 795 763. 

This increase of 3 838 new COVID-19 cases represents a 22% positivity rate. 

#COVID19 UPDATE: 17,473 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 3,838 new cases, representing a 22.0% positivity rate. Today, the NDoH reports 0 deaths and the cumulative COVID-19 deaths remain at 100,363. See more here: https://t.co/yEzplchevn pic.twitter.com/98yDfKh5Sh

— NICD (@nicd_sa) May 1, 2022

NO FURTHER COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS 

No further COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, leaving the total fatalities to 100 363 to date.

“The cumulative number of recoveries is 3 650 115.” 

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THE TOTAL NUMBER OF RECOVERIES TO DATE? 

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24 492 958 tests have been conducted in both the public and private sectors.

I THINK I HAVE COVID-19, WHAT NOW?

If you suspect you have been infected or were in direct contact with someone who has been confirmed positive:

Keep careful watch of these common symptoms associated with Omicron (cough, fatigue or tiredness, congestion, and runny nose). Unlike in previous variants, the loss of taste and smell seems to be uncommon.

If you have COVID-19 or flu symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches and fatigue), listen to your body – stay home and avoid exposing vulnerable people to illness. #COVID19VSFlu pic.twitter.com/h2dNpfUbJC

— NICD (@nicd_sa) May 1, 2022

Here are some practical guidelines to follow if you suspect you have contracted COVID-19, but have not been tested: 

• The golden rule is to stay home, quarantine for 10-days, and limit contact with others.
• If no symptoms present during this period, quarantine can be broken once the 10-days have been completed. However, if any symptoms present during this period, it is important to manage them and to know when a visit to the doctor is necessary.
• If worrisome symptoms present, specifically relating to respiratory complications, please seek immediate medical attention or call an ambulance.
• For those seeking medical intervention to address mild symptoms, the individual can telephonically contact the healthcare facility for a virtual consultation. Alternatively, the doctor can request an in-person assessment.

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