Coronavirus: South Africa death toll could be ‘far higher’

Posted on July 23, 2020 / Posted by ACM
Coronavirus: South Africa death toll could be 'far higher'


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Infections are soaring in South Africa, which now has the fifth highest number of confirmed cases worldwide

South African researchers say the number of deaths from coronavirus could be far higher than the official toll.

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) report says excess natural deaths rose by 17,000, a 59% increase compared to past years.

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