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South Africa Reports Record 24,270 Daily Coronavirus Cases

New daily infections surpass second-wave peak of 21,980
S. Africa has highest official deaths, infections on continent

Healthcare workers prepare Covid-19 tests in Johannesburg on June 22. — Healthcare workers prepare Covid-19 tests in Johannesburg on June 22.
Photographer: Denis Farrell/AP Photo

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By Prinesha Naidoo

July 2, 2021 at 5:14 PM UTC

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The number of South African daily coronavirus cases surged to a record as a third wave of infections rips through the nation.

New cases rose by 24,270 on Friday, data from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases showed. That’s the highest number of daily infections yet and surpasses the previous record of 21,980 cases set during the peak of the second wave on Jan. 8.