Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 503 796.
| Province | Total cases for 21 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193 682 | 12,9 |
| Free State | 79 400 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 401 995 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 327 001 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 61 463 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 70 127 | 4,7 |
| North West | 60 297 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 33 585 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 27 6246 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 503 796 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 892 515 with 24 856 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 008 169 | 56% | 13 554 | 55% |
| PUBLIC | 3 884 346 | 44% | 11 302 | 45% |
| Total | 8 892 515 | 24 856 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably we report a further 113 deaths COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 2, Free State 12, Gauteng 17, KwaZulu-Natal 1, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 69, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 10, which brings the total to 49 053 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 1 412 015, representing a recovery rate of 93,8%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 206 | 181 784 | 692 |
| Free State | 3 077 | 69 315 | 7 008 |
| Gauteng | 9 481 | 388 088 | 4 426 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9 464 | 302 801 | 14 736 |
| Limpopo | 1 785 | 58 532 | 1 146 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 227 | 67 442 | 1 458 |
| North West | 1 126 | 55 726 | 3 445 |
| Northern Cape | 652 | 30 159 | 2 774 |
| Western Cape | 11 035 | 258 168 | 7 043 |
| Total | 49 053 | 1 412 015 | 42 728 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 15 388 as of 6 pm 21 February 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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