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South Africa coronavirus cases rise to 2,173 – Metro US

South Africa coronavirus cases rise to 2,173

A man walks beneath a billboard during the 21-day nationwide
A man walks beneath a billboard during the 21-day nationwide lockdown aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Cape Town

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa on Sunday reported a further 145 cases of the coronavirus, taking the total number in the country to 2,173, a statement from the Health ministry said.

The statement did not provide any update on the number of deaths, which rose to 25 on Saturday.

(Reporting by Emma Rumney; Editing by Alison Williams)