COVID-19 update

As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 15 515 with

1160 new cases identified in the last 24-hour cycle of testing.

Case Data

ProvinceNew cases on 17 May

2020

Total cases for 17 May

2020

Percentage total
Eastern Cape124193612,5
Free State51581,0
Gauteng67232915,0
KwaZulu Natal4515439,9
Limpopo18770,5
Mpumalanga3710,5
North West6700,5
Northern Cape2370,2
Western Cape890929459,9
Total116015515100,0

 

We remain concerned about the developments in the Western Cape, with the total cumula7ve cases now comprising almost 60% of the national cumulative cases and the new cases from Western Cape comprising 76% of the new cases from the past 24-hour cycle.

Testing Data

460 873 have been conducted with 21 314 done in the last 24 hour cycle.

SectorTotal tested New tested 
Private223 61849%10 44649%
Public237 25551%10 86851%
Grand Total460 873 21 314 

 

 

Reported Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, we report a further 3 COVID-19 related deaths- this brings the total national deaths to 264

We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who cared for the deceased

The total number of recoveries to date is 7 006. Provincial Breakdown:

ProvinceDeathsRecoveries
Eastern Cape35839
Free State6108
Gauteng251583
KwaZulu Natal45817
Limpopo337
Mpumalanga049
North West128
Northern Cape024
Western Cape1493521
Total2647006

 

Gender and Age Distribution of Deaths:

Distribution of Deaths by Gender:

 

Male (%)

 

Female (%)

 

Total

148 (56%)116 (44%)264

 

Distribution of Deaths by Age:

 

Age

 

Deaths

 

Percentage (%)

0-900
10-1900
20-2910.4
30-39155.7
40-493412.9
50-595520,8
60-696625
70-795822
80-892710.2
90-9983
Total264100
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