Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 494 119.
| Province | Total cases for 16 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193 413 | 12,9 |
| Free State | 78 756 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 399 168 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 325 279 | 21,8 |
| Limpopo | 60 829 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 69 157 | 4,6 |
| North West | 59 618 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 33 162 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 274 737 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 494 119 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 737 330 with 24 486 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 923 254 | 56% | 14 612 | 60% |
| PUBLIC | 3 814 076 | 44% | 9 874 | 40% |
| Total | 8 737 330 | 24 486 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 219 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 20, Free State 9, Gauteng 56, KwaZulu-Natal 43, Limpopo 29, Mpumalanga 10, Northern Cape 14 and Western Cape 38 which brings the total to 48 313 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 1 396 951, representing a recovery rate of 93,5%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 150 | 181 385 | 878 |
| Free State | 3 010 | 68 639 | 7 107 |
| Gauteng | 9 295 | 384 945 | 4 928 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9 359 | 299 053 | 16 867 |
| Limpopo | 1 662 | 57 971 | 1 196 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 199 | 66 422 | 1 536 |
| North West | 1 057 | 52 999 | 5 562 |
| Northern Cape | 641 | 29 517 | 3 004 |
| Western Cape | 10 940 | 256 020 | 7 777 |
| Total | 48 313 | 1 396 951 | 48 855 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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