Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 566 769.
| Province | Total cases for 18 April 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195 850 | 12,5 |
| Free State | 85 888 | 5,5 |
| Gauteng | 419 591 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 335 743 | 21,4 |
| Limpopo | 63 588 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 77 050 | 4,9 |
| North West | 65 873 | 4,2 |
| Northern Cape | 37 939 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 285 247 | 18,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 566 769 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 337 066. Of these 31 425 tests were completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 808 263 | 56% | 12 674 | 40% |
| PUBLIC | 4 528 803 | 44% | 18 751 | 60% |
| Total | 10 337 066 | 31 425 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 25 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 6, Free State 8, Gauteng 4, KwaZulu-Natal 1, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 3, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 3 which brings the total to 53 736 deaths. We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our cumulative recoveries today stand at 1 490 143, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 444 | 184 141 | 265 |
| Free State | 3 783 | 79 967 | 2 138 |
| Gauteng | 10 524 | 406 185 | 2 882 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 335 | 319 864 | 5 544 |
| Limpopo | 2 251 | 61 035 | 302 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 382 | 74 672 | 996 |
| North West | 1 632 | 61 756 | 2 485 |
| Northern Cape | 858 | 33 776 | 3 305 |
| Western Cape | 11 527 | 268 747 | 4 973 |
| Total | 53 736 | 1 490 143 | 22 890 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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