LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (29 DEC 2020)

Media Statement  

As of today the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified is 1 021 451 with 9 580 cases identified since the last report.

Province Total cases for 29 December 2020 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 168 090 16,5
Free State 61 974 6,1
Gauteng 278 516 27,3
KwaZulu-Natal 188 782 18,5
Limpopo 23 356 2,3
Mpumalanga 35 511 3,5
North West 38 957 3,8
Northern Cape 24 974 2,4
Western Cape 201 291 19,7
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 1 021 451 100,0

A cumulative 6 500 482 tests have been conducted with 31 457 tests completed since the last report.

Sector Total tested   New tested  
PRIVATE 3 773 363 58% 18 406 59%
PUBLIC 2 727 119 42% 13 051 41%
Total 6 500 482   31 457  

Regrettably, today we report 497 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 137 , Free State 3, Gauteng 68, KwaZulu-Natal 114, Limpopo 13, Mpumalanga 2, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 158. This brings the total to 27 568 deaths.

We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.

Our recoveries currently stand at 858 456. This represents a recovery rate of 84%.

  Total Deaths Total Recoveries Active Cases
Eastern Cape 7 171 155 056 5 863
Free State 2 163 54 594 5 217
Gauteng 5 424 249 558 23 534
KwaZulu-Natal 4 134 134 615 50 033
Limpopo 556 19 714 3 086
Mpumalanga 640 32 602 2 269
North West 577 34 659 3 721
Northern Cape 379 22 172 2 423
Western Cape 6 524 155 486 39 281
  27 568 858 456 135 427

Dr Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

ENDS…

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