Media Statement
23 October 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 712 412.
| Province | Total cases for 23 October 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 93 203 | 13,1 |
| Free State | 55 015 | 7,7 |
| Gauteng | 226 695 | 31,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 121 970 | 17,1 |
| Limpopo | 17 098 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 29 195 | 4,1 |
| North West | 32 547 | 4,6 |
| Northern Cape | 21 151 | 3,0 |
| Western Cape | 115 538 | 16,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 712 412 | 100,0 |
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 4 657 116 with 23 445 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 2 668 880 | 57% | 13 340 | 57% |
| PUBLIC | 1 988 236 | 43% | 10 105 | 43% |
| Total | 4 657 116 | 23 445 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report 48 COVID-19 related deaths today. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 18 891. Of the 48 deaths reported today, 7 occurred in the past 48 hours.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 643 523 which translates to a recovery rate of 90%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries |
| Eastern Cape | 3524 | 87 746 |
| Free State | 1467 | 40 823 |
| Gauteng | 4696 | 205 643 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3183 | 112 455 |
| Limpopo | 451 | 15 991 |
| Mpumalanga | 594 | 27 833 |
| North West | 403 | 28 727 |
| Northern Cape | 256 | 17 326 |
| Western Cape | 4317 | 106 979 |
| National | 18 891 | 643 523 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
