Media Statement
19 January 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 356 716
| Province | Total cases for 19 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 187552 | 14,0 |
| Free State | 71237 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 366432 | 27,0 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 287042 | 20,9 |
| Limpopo | 49012 | 3,5 |
| Mpumalanga | 54678 | 3,9 |
| North West | 51771 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 29894 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 259098 | 19,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1356716 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 7 700 019 with 46 648 new tests conducted since the last report
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 425 674 | 57% | 21 934 | 47% |
| PUBLIC | 3 274 345 | 43% | 24 714 | 53% |
| Total | 7 700 019 | 46 648 |
Regrettably, we report a further 839 deaths: Eastern Cape 102 , Free State 20, Gauteng 48, Kwa- Zulu Natal 263, Limpopo 238, Mpumalanga 11, North West 25, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 130 which brings the total to 38 288 deaths
The high number reported today is due to data reconciliation as part of the regular auditing pro- ces- this includes the analysis of community data taking into account (amongst others): post mortem swabs, backlogged data and unconfirmed outcomes at facilities.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated these patients
Our recoveries now stand at 1 144 857 , representing a recovery rate of 84%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recover- ies | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 9612 | 173 575 | 4 365 |
| Free State | 2493 | 59 268 | 9 476 |
| Gauteng | 7057 | 322 434 | 36 941 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 6672 | 226 342 | 54 028 |
| Limpopo | 977 | 40 232 | 7 803 |
| Mpumalanga | 808 | 46 394 | 7 476 |
| North West | 808 | 37 418 | 13 545 |
| Northern Cape | 511 | 24 734 | 4 649 |
| Western Cape | 9350 | 214 460 | 35 288 |
| Total | 38 288 | 1 144 857 | 173 571 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health END
