LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (10 MAR 2021)

Media Statement

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 524 174. 

ProvinceTotal cases for 10 March 2021Percentage total
Eastern Cape194 17412,7
Free State80 9245,3
Gauteng407 84726,8
KwaZulu-Natal331 02621,7
Limpopo62 4324,1
Mpumalanga72 2734,7
North West61 7694,1
Northern Cape34 4832,3
Western Cape279 24618,3
Unknown00,0
Total1 524 174100,0

 The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 336 101 with 36 217 new tests recorded since the last report.

SectorTotal tested New tested 
PRIVATE5 257 57256%22 52662%
PUBLIC4 078 52944%13 69138%
Total9 336 101 36 217 

Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, a further 109 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 11, Gauteng 52, Kwa-Zulu Natal 17, Limpopo 4, Mpumalanga 2, North West 0, Northern Cape 8 and Western Cape 15. This brings the total to 51 015 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 1 445 979, representing a recovery rate of 94,8%.

ProvinceTotal DeathsTotal RecoveriesActive Cases
Eastern Cape11 316182 597261
Free State3 43272 9134 579
Gauteng9 942394 9352 970
KwaZulu-Natal9 789313 5277 710
Limpopo1 92159 782729
Mpumalanga1 29169 9391 043
North West1 24957 9372 583
Northern Cape75231 6802 051
Western Cape11 323262 6695 254
Total51 0151 445 97927 180

Vaccination Rollout

The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 128 887 as of 6.30 pm 10 March 2021.

Dr. Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

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