Concern over rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — There is growing concern that South Africa’s hospitals may not be able to cope with the numbers of COVID-19 patients expected in the next two months. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa continues to surge, accounting for more than 60% of cases in Africa and the fifth-highest number of cumulative infections in the world. South Africa has 373,628 confirmed cases, including 5,173 deaths, according to figures released by the health minister. The