Media Statement
1 March 2021
As the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 513 959 with 566 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 01 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193909 | 12,8 |
| Free State | 80113 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 404785 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 329243 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 61972 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 71147 | 4,7 |
| North West | 60998 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 34039 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 277753 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1513959 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 090 273 with 12 794 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 117 879 | 56% | 6 704 | 52% |
| PUBLIC | 3 972 394 | 44% | 6 090 | 48% |
| Total | 9 090 273 | 12 794 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, a further 84 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 2, Free State 0, Gauteng 19, Kwa-Zulu Natal 0, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 36, Northern Cape 6 and Western Cape 21 which brings the total to 50 077 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 1 431 336, representing a recovery rate of 94,5%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11292 | 182 253 | 364 |
| Free State | 3250 | 70 343 | 6 520 |
| Gauteng | 9697 | 391 944 | 3 144 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9610 | 310 005 | 9 628 |
| Limpopo | 1889 | 59 204 | 879 |
| Mpumalanga | 1262 | 68 818 | 1 067 |
| North West | 1203 | 57 450 | 2 345 |
| Northern Cape | 686 | 30 897 | 2 456 |
| Western Cape | 11188 | 260 422 | 6 143 |
| Total | 50 077 | 1 431 336 | 32 546 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 73 047 as of 6.30 pm 1 March 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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