Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 588 221.
| Province | Total cases for 05 May 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 196 174 | 12,4 |
| Free State | 90 320 | 5,7 |
| Gauteng | 425 692 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 336 937 | 21,2 |
| Limpopo | 64 015 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 78 569 | 4,9 |
| North West | 68 261 | 4,3 |
| Northern Cape | 40 887 | 2,6 |
| Western Cape | 287 366 | 18,1 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 588 221 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 773 227. Of these 33 414 tests were conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 6 039 372 | 56% | 21 331 | 64% |
| PUBLIC | 4 733 855 | 44% | 12 083 | 36% |
| Total | 10 773 227 | 33 414 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today 46 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 4, Free State 1, Gauteng 19, KwaZulu-Natal 2, Limpopo 18, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 0 which brings the total to 54 557 deaths. We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients
The cumulative recoveries now stand at 1 510 385, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 581 | 184 412 | 181 |
| Free State | 3 890 | 82 670 | 3 760 |
| Gauteng | 10 711 | 411 415 | 3 566 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 410 | 321 115 | 5 412 |
| Limpopo | 2 310 | 61 424 | 281 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 397 | 76 375 | 797 |
| North West | 1 725 | 63 136 | 3 400 |
| Northern Cape | 903 | 36 010 | 3 974 |
| Western Cape | 11 630 | 273 828 | 1 908 |
| Total | 54 557 | 1 510 385 | 23 279 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of Health Care Workers Vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol to date is 353 181.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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