Media Statement 26 December 2020
As of today a cumulative total of 994 911 COVID-19 cases have been identified with 11 552 identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 26 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 165988 | 16,7 |
| Free State | 61685 | 6,2 |
| Gauteng | 272504 | 27,4 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 180250 | 18,1 |
| Limpopo | 22392 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 34723 | 3,5 |
| North West | 38404 | 3,9 |
| Northern Cape | 24791 | 2,5 |
| Western Cape | 194174 | 19,5 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 994911 | 100,0 |
A cumulative 6 415 824 tests have been conducted with 37 817 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 728 673 | 58% | 20 281 | 54% |
| PUBLIC | 2 687 151 | 42% | 17 536 | 46% |
| Total | 6 415 824 | 37 817 |
Regrettably, today we report 245 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 118, Gauteng 12, Kwa-Zulu Natal 57, Mpumalanga 3 and Western Cape 55 which brings the total to 26 521 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 839 194.
| Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | |
| Eastern Cape | 6802 | 150 665 |
| Free State | 2152 | 54 455 |
| Gauteng | 5317 | 244 198 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3958 | 132 638 |
| Limpopo | 543 | 19 136 |
| Mpumalanga | 638 | 32 126 |
| North West | 577 | 34 376 |
| Northern Cape | 372 | 22 078 |
| Western Cape | 6162 | 149 522 |
| 26 521 | 839 194 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health ENDS…
