COVID-19 Update

As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 16 433.

Case Data

ProvinceTotal cases for 18 May 2020Percentage total
Eastern Cape205212,5
Free State1631,0
Gauteng234314,3
KwaZulu-Natal15679,5
Limpopo880,5
Mpumalanga760,5
North West720,4
Northern Cape370,2
Western Cape1003561,1
Unknown00,0
Total16 433100,0

 

Testing Data

475 071 have been conducted with 14 198 done in the last 24 hour cycle.

     
PRIVATE230 06748%6 44945%
PUBLIC245 00452%7 74955%
 475 071 14 198 

 

Reported Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably we report a further 22 COVID-19 related deaths- this brings the total national deaths to 286

We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who cared for the deceased

The total number of recoveries to date is 7 298. Provincial Breakdown:

ProvinceDeathsRecoveries
Eastern Cape39839
Free State6108
Gauteng261657
KwaZulu Natal45818
Limpopo337
Mpumalanga053
North West128
Northern Cape027
Western Cape1663731
Total2867298

 

Gender and Age Distribution of Deaths:

Distribution of Deaths by Gender:

 

Male (%)

 

Female (%)

 

Total

160126286

 

Distribution of Deaths by Age:

 

Age

 

Deaths

 

Percentage (%)

0-90 
10-190 
20-2910,3
30-39155,3
40-493612,6
50-596422,4
60-697526,2
70-795920,6
80-89289,8
90-9982,8
Total286100

 

As we prepare for the easing of lockdown regulations high risk age groups and those with co-morbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiac disease, obesity and people living with HIV must take extra precautions and necessary steps to avoid possible exposure to COVID-19.

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