LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (6 MAR 2021)

Media Statement

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 520 206. 

ProvinceTotal cases for 06 March 2021Percentage total
Eastern Cape194 09612,8
Free State80 5725,3
Gauteng406 51626,7
KwaZulu-Natal330 41221,7
Limpopo62 3134,1
Mpumalanga71 8334,7
North West61 4424,0
Northern Cape34 3122,3
Western Cape278 71018,3
Unknown00,0
Total1 520 206100,0

 The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 236 503 with 29 156 new tests recorded since the last report.

SectorTotal testedNew tested
PRIVATE5 200 01656%14 93351%
PUBLIC4 036 48744%14 22349%
Total9 236 50329 156

Deaths and Recoveries 

Regrettably, 81 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 8, Gauteng 29, Kwa-Zulu Natal 16, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 16 and Western Cape 12 which brings the total to 50 647 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 1 439 515, representing a recovery rate of 94,7%.

ProvinceTotal DeathsTotal RecoveriesActive Cases
Eastern Cape11 314182 488294
Free State3 36072 4384 774
Gauteng9 842393 2683 406
KwaZulu-Natal9 739311 2089 465
Limpopo1 91759 490906
Mpumalanga1 27469 4891 070
North West1 20357 6642 575
Northern Cape72631 5712 015
Western Cape11 272261 8995 539
Total50 6471 439 51530 044

Vaccination Rollout

The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 101 573 as of 6.30 pm 6 March 2021.

Dr. Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

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